Badgers

The latest proposal from NI chief vet Brian Dooher is that a Test: Vaccinate: Remove approach to wildlife intervention is initially used in TB hotspot areas.

The review into bovine TB in NI by DAERA chief vet, Brian Dooher is split into three main pillars

The plan for wildlife intervention relies heavily on a research study done in Co Down, known as TVR

Former president of the ICMSA Pat McCormack said it is his understanding that half of farmers gone down with TB bought in an animal shortly beforehand.

There has been a repeated failure by government to deal with the reservoir of TB in wildlife

There is a perception that TB is only spread by wildlife, when there are actually many factors, Department of Agriculture secretary general Brendan Gleeson said.

The plan for wildlife intervention relies heavily on a research study done in Co Down, known as TVR

The IFA met senior officials from Louth County Council and highlighted the serious reservations and concerns of farmers over the proposed Dundalk to Carlingford greenway.