Austin Deasy
Ceist:44 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the high incidence of bovine TB in the Dunhill area of County Waterford; and the measures which are being taken to deal with the problem.
Written Answers. - County Waterford Bovine TB Outbreak.
I am aware of the extent of bovine tuberculosis in the Dunhill area of County Waterford.
I am informed by the Director of ERAD that the herdowners in that area whose herds are restricted are being advised on an ongoing basis by Departmental veterinary officials on the measures necessary to combat TB infection.Practical measures to be adopted by herdowners include a disinfection programme and the installation of stock proof fencing.
As part of ERAD's disease eradication programme high risk herds such as these are subjected to an intensive programme of special check testing. In addition contiguous disease-free herds are being continuously monitored.