asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state in respect of each of the counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Kerry and Waterford the number of (a) dairy cows, and (b) other cattle, which have been tuberculin tested, and the percentage reaction rate under each head.
Questions— Oral Answers. - Munster Tuberculin Tests.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS ERADICATION SCHEME
Position on 30th June, 1956, in regard to animals tested and percentage failures in areas mentioned.
County or area |
Cows |
Other stock |
||
No. tested |
% failed |
No. tested |
% failed |
|
% |
% |
|||
Cork |
39,036 |
42 |
37,986 |
19 |
Limerick (excluding Bansha area) |
15,895 |
49 |
11,690 |
24 |
Tipperary (excluding Bansha area) |
10,663 |
37 |
12,715 |
13 |
Kerry |
42,382 |
39 |
28,385 |
16 |
Waterford |
5,733 |
44 |
6,509 |
15 |
Bansha Area |
11,617 |
43 |
9,078 |
21 |