Selling cattleWhen selling cattle, a farmer’s animal will be assigned one of three groups so that it can be presented at the sale. “IFA is firmly opposed to the retrospective implementation of measures within the TB Action Plan. “These outbreaks have not been managed uniformly to date as envisaged in the TB Action Plan. “These changes form part of the TB Action Plan and will have practical implications for farmers in terms of testing and animal movements. “The new TB Action Plan includes commitments on the wildlife programme, and farmers expect the department to also act on these from 13 April.

Source: Irish Examiner April 08, 2026 15:26 UTC