Minister launches body to improve overall animal health standards

A NEW body which aims to improve overall animal health standards has been launched by Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Minister Brendan Smith.

Animal Health Ireland hopes to secure improved profitability for farmers and international competitiveness of livestock products through a co-ordinated national approach to animal health.

Mr Smith said the launch represented the results of extensive discussions with the various industry stakeholders within the agri-food industry, in particular primary producers, food processors and service providers.