Viral illness can affect sheep and cattle
The Island has been warned it 'cannot risk' getting the disease, Bluetongue over here.
It's spread by midges and is right across the UK.
Northern Ireland is still clear but it's difficult for Manx farmers to use that market because of limited freight sailings.
Manx NFU General Secretary, Sarah Comish, says whatever happens, restrictions won't be lifted soon:
Bus dispute ‘a considerable way apart’ as talks continue, says infrastructure minister
Tim Crookall optimistic progress is possible despite ongoing strike action and disagreements over contracts and pay structure
Noble's bed capacity exceeding industry-recognised 'safe levels'
The health minister's been responding to an urgent Tynwald question
Government monitoring Middle East conflict with “great concern”, says chief minister
Economic Strategy Board continues to meet weekly as ministers assess energy prices, travel disruption and potential economic impacts
Lord Street Development will bring jobs and a renewed sense of pride
Yesterday, the 12-storey multi-purpose development was granted approval by the board