Bluetongue losses may hit Irish herds next spring via stillbirths, vets warn

Veterinarians warn that the full impact of the current bluetongue outbreak in Ireland may not be seen until spring 2027, when losses from stillbirths, abortions, and dummy calves are expected to emerge. The immediate cases are confirmed, but the scale of future reproductive losses is uncertain. This matters for Irish livestock agriculture and potentially for meat and dairy supply chains.

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