Matt Carthy
Question:350. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to establish a legal definition of a feedlot herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30321/21]
View answerThursday, 3 June 2021
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There are currently no plans to establish a legal definition of a feedlot herd.
Under the bovine TB Eradication Programme, beef finishing herds, if they meet certain criteria, may be termed 'Controlled Finishing Units' and subject to a tailored supervisory protocol, be allowed to continue to send animals direct to slaughter whilst restricted under the bovine TB Eradication Programme.