ERAD Blamed For Brucellosis
BROADCAST:

The Irish Veterinary Union (IVU) said today that the blame for the recent outbreak of brucellosis lies firmly with Eradication of Animal Disease Board (ERAD), the state organisation responsible for the eradication of all cattle diseases since the scrapping of the thirty-day pre-movement test.

Report shows brucellosis-affected cows at Glenstal Abbey Farm.

Interview with Peter Dargan, General Secretary, IVU, who criticises the abolition of the thirty-day pre-movement test for cattle.

Interview with Michael Sheridan, ERAD Superintending Veterinary Inspector, who says that the position is quite satisfactory and stable.

The reporter is Kevin McDonald.