‘Opportunities for beef producers’

The low-residue levels found in Irish meat products presents opportunities for beef producers here, according to the Animal and Plant Health Association.

APHA, the representative body for manufacturers and sole distributors of animal health and plant health products in Ireland, said residue levels have remained consistently low due to improved monitoring procedures and the effective use of appropriate withdrawal periods.

The €92 million turnover animal health industry committed itself at the launch of APHA’s 2004 Veterinary Data Sheet Compendium to continue taking positive initiatives to ensure the safe use of its products.