Calls for ICBF to be disbanded over star changes

Rural Independent TD Danny Healy Rae. Picture:Gareth Chaney / Collins

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation board should be disbanded because of the changes it has made to the star ratings for beef breeds, a Kerry TD told the Dail.

Independent Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, who made the call, said the star rating of suckler cow beef breeds had been rearranged.