Changes to TB rules will allow restricted farmers to move cattle into herds

‘This is an important step’, says minister
Changes to TB rules will allow restricted farmers to move cattle into herds

Once a plan is approved and in place, cattle may be moved under permit into the restricted herd under new rules being implemented by the Department of Agriculture. File Picture. 

Changes under new EU TB regulations which will better enable farmers with restricted herds to move cattle in and restock during a breakdown, have been announced.

Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue said farmers experiencing TB breakdowns will be able to avail of this beneficial change from today, Monday, August 2.

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