1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (372+ words) TOWN OF POLK, Wis. — A virus has killed more than 775 deer in Washington County just days before archery hunting season begins, raising concerns among hunters and wildlife officials. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease, known as EHD, is spread by midges — tiny bugs…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (508+ words) The biggest single-day ram sale in Europe is set to take place in the Scottish Borders despite disease restrictions imposed on much of neighbouring Dumfries and Galloway after cases of bluetongue were detected. More than 4,300 rams across 17 breeds will go…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (360+ words) Case figures revealed at latest weekly webinar, where farmers in Scotland were also urged to plan ahead amid the prospect of the virus posing a longer-term threat. A map was shown at the webinar last night (9 September). The red triangles…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (484+ words) By J.P. Isbell September 10, 2026 JACKSON COUNTY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan’s deer herd is once again being hit by a deadly disease, and reports coming from the field suggest some areas are already seeing disturbing numbers of dead white-tailed deer. The…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (302+ words) As of 7 September, Parliament had reported 942 affected premises across England, Scotland and Wales, with further reports awaiting confirmation. The official Defra and APHA update on 9 September recorded the later total. Keeping the dates and classifications clear is important: confirmed premises…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (203+ words) Wednesday, 9 September 2026 14:47 Glasson Lakehouse Hotel is open tomorrow. A popular Westmeath hotel is set to reopen tomorrow after temporarily shutting its doors at the end of last month. A spokesperson for the Glasson Lakehouse Hotel has told Midlands 103 that the…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (420+ words) MPs have demanded answers from animal health agencies over vaccine shortages, testing delays and the UK’s preparedness for the escalating bluetongue outbreak. See also: New bluetongue map shows where virus is most active Confirmed cases continue to rise, with figures…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (574+ words) Sheep farmers are being urged to check the latest bluetongue guidance before tupping, amid concerns that fertility problems in rams may not become apparent until scanning. The National Sheep Association (NSA) is warning producers to rely on newly published veterinary…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (664+ words) Evidence disease is in circulation in the affected area. The bluetongue Temporary Control Zone in south-west Scotland will be replaced by a Restricted Zone covering the same area from 10 September, following evidence that the disease is in circulation there. Under…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (239+ words) A County Roscommon laboratory is among four private facilities designated to carry out testing for bluetongue as authorities respond to the first confirmed Irish case of the disease this year. Farmlab Diagnostics, based in Elphin, is one of four private…...