IFA MEETING WITH VETERINARY IRELAND

Following a meeting this week with Veterinary Ireland, IFA President John Bryan said there was a clear recognition by vets that the current arrangement for dealing with injured animals including on-farm slaughter is not working in practice.  He said a practical and feasible solution must be found that allows these animals be processed in a timely and appropriate manner.

John Bryan said vets recognised that adjustments will have to be introduced to find an effective solution.  He said all parties will have to adopt a flexible and practical approach to finding a satisfactory resolution to this on-going issue.

At the meeting John Bryan welcomed the support of Veterinary Ireland for the National BVD Eradication Programme.  He said this is a disease that is costing farmers an estimated €102m annually and based on experience in other countries it can be eradicated in a timely and cost effective manner.

In relation to the current TVI dispute, the IFA President made it clear to Veterinary Ireland that there cannot be any disruption to slaughterings and any reform or change to meat inspections cannot result in any increased costs on farmers.

Following a meeting this week with Veterinary Ireland, IFA President John Bryan said there was a clear recognition by vets that the current arrangement for dealing with injured animals including on-farm slaughter is not working in practice.  He said a practical and feasible solution must be found that allows these animals be processed in a timely and appropriate manner.

John Bryan said vets recognised that adjustments will have to be introduced to find an effective solution.  He said all parties will have to adopt a flexible and practical approach to finding a satisfactory resolution to this on-going issue.

At the meeting John Bryan welcomed the support of Veterinary Ireland for the National BVD Eradication Programme.  He said this is a disease that is costing farmers an estimated €102m annually and based on experience in other countries it can be eradicated in a timely and cost effective manner.

In relation to the current TVI dispute, the IFA President made it clear to Veterinary Ireland that there cannot be any disruption to slaughterings and any reform or change to meat inspections cannot result in any increased costs on farmers.