Bovine Disease Controls

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Questions (1402)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

1402. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will confirm that we will be assured of having a continuation of the Government supports that are available, that is, the €100 per suckler cow and the 15 disposal costs of all p i calves in the compulsory programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38141/12]

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I put in place some limited funding to support an industry led programme to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) during this year’s voluntary phase in order to encourage farmer participation in the programme and to help demonstrate the economic benefits that accrue to farmers as a result of BVD eradication and is currently being reviewed.