asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he is aware that some of the small farmers have suffered hardship in having to keep reactor cows which, while awaiting collection, have eaten the grass and fodder; and whether they will be compensated for this unnecessary expense.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Feeding of Reactor Cows.
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I cannot agree with the first part of the Question. Reactors are purchased and removed by my Department within a reasonable time from the receipt of requests from the herd owners concerned.