N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland are advised to be alert following the detection of Shamonda virus in the Republic of Ireland.
Dairy
The newly emerging midge-borne Shamonda virus has been detected in Ireland in samples from three animals on two farms.
Beef
A new midge-borne virus that has been infecting cattle across Europe has been detected in cattle in the British Isles.
Shamonda virus has been infecting cattle across Europe this month, with Defra currently keeping a close eye on how it might impact the UK.
