Absence of banned hormones ‘reassuring’

Ireland: The absence of banned hormonal growth promoters in Irish beef and other meat, as indicated by last year’s national monitoring results, was reassuring for consumers, according to the Department of Agriculture and Food.

It also said the results reflect the fruits of rigorous enforcement by the department in past years and the responsible approach adopted by farmers.

The department, which was commenting on the results of the 2004 national residue monitoring plan, said it will continue to be very vigilant in this respect.