Bernard J. Durkan
Question:180 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if BSE was detected in the course of the foot and mouth disease prevention programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19004/01]
Written Answers. - Foot and Mouth Disease.
No cases of BSE were detected specifically in the context of the foot and mouth prevention programme.
Bernard J. Durkan
Question:181 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the total number of animals slaughtered in the course of the foot and mouth disease prevention measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19005/01]
As a preventive measure against the spread of foot and mouth disease in this country a total of 58,910 animals were slaughtered.