New Animal Health Committee vice-chair elected

Amanda Mooney has sat on the committee since 2019 and succeeds TJ Maher, who was elected chairman of the committee in January

New IFA Animal Health Committee vice-chair Amanda Mooney said a key priority will be controlling wildlife, including addressing the problems associated with the deer population in the pursuit of the eradication of TB.

Wicklow dairy farmer Amanda Mooney has been elected vice-chair of the IFA National Animal Health Committee.

Ms Mooney has sat on the committee since 2019 and succeeds TJ Maher, who was elected chairman of the committee in January.