Farmers, vets agree on fees
Vets have now agreed to go ahead with the issue of certificates to farmers, accepting that payment will be made by the farmer directly to the vet.
Agriculture Minister Joe Walsh has said a new round of herd certification will proceed this month, after Veterinary Ireland’s decision to participate. But farming organisations continued to strongly oppose any national charge or levy for the scheme, and insisted on direct negotiations between the farmer and his vet on fees, independent of the Department of Agriculture.
