Léim ar aghaidh chuig an bpríomhábhar
Gnáthamharc

Animal Diseases

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Ceisteanna (757)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

757. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department has in place to identify and eradicate Johne’s disease in cattle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58741/21]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Johne’s disease is present in Ireland. Recent research conducted in Ireland would suggest that just over a quarter of herds contain at least one positive animal. A voluntary disease control programme, the Irish Johne’s Control Programme (IJCP), is available for all herds to participate.

The programme is coordinated and administered by Animal Health Ireland on behalf of stakeholders, with shared funding between industry and government. The programme supports disease prevention and containment practices to control the spread of Johne’s disease in the country.

All Irish dairy herds are encouraged to register with the IJCP. The IJCP is also available to beef herds.

Barr
Roinn