The person named submitted five applications for special beef premium in respect of 60 animals in 2001. The outstanding issues in relation to the person's herd details on the cattle movement monitoring system have now been resolved and payment will issue on the first four applications – 38 animals – during February. The December application in respect of 22 animals will be eligible for payment in March when the relevant retention period is completed. Under EU regulations payments under the 2001 livestock premia schemes must be completed by 30 June 2002.
The person named was paid slaughter premium advance payments in October and December 2001 on 31 animals slaughtered during the period 1 January to 30 September 2001. Slaughter premium on animals slaughtered/exported in the October to December period will also be paid during February.