'Much more discussion' necessary before changes to calf regulations

"We are absolutely committed to ensuring that calf welfare is optimised and any measures or proposals which will further strengthen this require strong consideration."

Following a meeting of the Calf Stakeholder Forum, IFA dairy committee chairman Stephen Arthur said a number of options were tabled by the Department of Agriculture relating to the movement of calves. 

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has stressed that "much more discussion" is needed before any changes are made to calf regulations.

Following a meeting of the Calf Stakeholder Forum, IFA dairy committee chairman Stephen Arthur said a number of options were tabled by the Department of Agriculture relating to the movement of calves.