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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 26 Jul 1956

Vol. 159 No. 11

Questions— Oral Answers. - Munster Tuberculin Tests.

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.

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

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