Mr. Sean Coughlan:

I will deal first with Deputy Fitzmaurice's query, after which Dr. Cromie will respond on the issue of accuracy. In terms of the weanlings produced for the Italian trade, it is not true to suggest that four-star and five-star cows will not produce animals that are fit for the weanling trade. The key is the bull that is used on the four or five-star cow. If one uses the bull on the right cow, the cow will have enough milk to feed the calf, drive it on and ensure it grows and is ready to go-----