asked the Minister for Agriculture when the increased grants promised in the budget for reactor animals were paid; and if he will outline in tabular form the grants paid under the increased allocations and those paid under the old allocations.
Written Answers. - Reactor Grants.
The increased rates of grant for reactors under the Bovine Tuberculosis and Brucellosis Eradication Schemes, which I announced on 21 February 1983 apply in respect of reactors disclosed on or after 31 January 1983. They are as follows:—
Pedigree |
Non-Pedigree |
|
£ |
£ |
|
Bovine TB |
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Cows and in-calf heifers |
285 |
225 |
Other cattle under 182 kgs deadweight |
220 |
175 |
Other cattle 182 kgs and over deadweight |
125 |
85 |
Brucellosis |
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Cows and in-calf heifers |
225 |
175 |
Other cattle under 182 kgs deadweight |
185 |
145 |
Other cattle 182 kgs and over deadweight |
115 |
75 |
The rates of grant which applied to reactors under both schemes prior to 31 January 1983 were as follows:—
Cows and in-calf heifers |
165 |
130 |
Other cattle under 182 kgs deadweight |
125 |
100 |
Other cattle 182 kgs and over deadweight |
85 |
60 |