asked the Minister for Agriculture what the position is regarding reactor stores brought out of the clearance areas; whether they are being sold to feeders at reduced prices; and, if so, what the price is per cwt.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sale of Store Cattle Reactors.
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I have no information about reactor store cattle from the clearance areas being sold outside those areas.
My Department is prepared to purchase at market value all cattle reacting to tuberculin tests carried out under the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Scheme in the clearance areas. These cattle are then removed for immediate slaughter.