Threat of bluetongue must stop live animal imports, says ICMSA

ANY person importing livestock at this time is doing a major disservice to the Irish farm sector because of the ongoing threat of bluetongue.

That’s the view of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, which described the risk as real and one that should not be underestimated.

ICMSA Beef and Cattle Committee chairperson Martin McMahon said the animal health and welfare consequences of bluetongue reaching Ireland, as well as the potential financial losses to farmers would be severe.