Vol. 533 No. 5
26 Mr. Moloney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of beef animals subjected to the Enfer test to date in 2001; the results of such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9247/01]
A total of 64,241 tests on cattle have been undertaken in Ireland using the Enfer test. Of these, 64,230 were negative while 11 positive results were found in knackery animals.
Following is a table giving a breakdown of animals tested:
B.S.E. Testing Statistics
|
Sample Type |
No. ofSamples |
Results |
Positive |
Negative |
|
Over 30 Months |
60,409 |
– |
60,409 |
|
|
Casualties |
53 |
– |
53 |
|
|
Knackery |
1,630 |
11 |
1,619 |
|
|
Herd Cohort Animals |
2,149 |
– |
2,149 |
|
|
Totals |
64,241 |
11 |
64,230 |
