Bluetongue has hit farmers hard and they have dreaded seeing the impact on their livestock.
Brothers Josh and Ben Voak are using a GPS technology featured on the TV show Clarkson's Farm.
Two cases of bluetongue are confirmed in Wiltshire as vets struggle to get hold of vital medicines.
650 cases have been confirmed across the UK, with a further 2,460 under investigation
The news came after restrictions were introduced on the movement of animals in Dumfries and Galloway.
A County Tyrone sheepdog trainer will represent Ireland at an international competition next month.
Deputy chief veterinary officer says warm weather is providing perfect conditions for midges.
Six cases, including in Lockerbie, have been recorded in Scotland so far after a poorly lamb in Creetown caught the virus earlier this month.
The auction in Lairg usually has a large contingent of sheep farmers from England.
