IBEC group: Rapid measures key to FMD strategy

The Irish Dairy Industry Association (IDIA), the IBEC group that represents the Irish dairy processing industry, has expressed concern at the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the UK.

IDIA Director Michael Barry said: "Foot and mouth has the potential to inflict serious damage on all levels of the Irish agri-food industry. It is crucial that Ireland adopts a science-based approach in identifying and managing the risks associated with this highly contagious disease.