Bovine TB tests on cattle in Northern Ireland have resumed, after a six-month contract was signed by vets
Last year, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spent just under £50m dealing with the disease.Vets said a "more sustainable, long-term approach" to the testing regime was needed.Vets say a "more sustainable, long-term approach" to the testing regime was needed
"The performance management aspect of the contract, in terms of how the department measures the performance of the vets doing the testing, some of it was extremely onerous," he said. "The previous contract expired on 10th April and to date the majority of practices have resumed testing." Annual testing of cattle for TB is a minimum requirement and if it is not met, it can lead to restrictions on livestock movements and penalties for farmers.Mr Walsh said the AVSPNI had agreed to continue meeting with DAERA to try to avoid a similar issue arising in six months' time.
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