Written answers

Tuesday, 26 February 2008

Department of Agriculture and Food

Animal Diseases

9:00 pm

Photo of Seymour CrawfordSeymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Question 293: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if support or compensation is available to a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; the support that can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7842/08]

Photo of Mary CoughlanMary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Johne's disease is a notifiable disease under the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Notification and Control of Animal Diseases) Order 2006. My Department no longer slaughters animals affected with Johne's but has adopted a more proactive approach in dealing with the issue including urging farmers to be vigilant when buying in stock.

I believe that tackling the problem of this disease is achievable only on the basis of a sustained commitment by all of the key players in the farming sector. In this context my Department is currently developing a herd health initiative to deal with non — regulated diseases, including Johne's, in a more comprehensive and integrated manner.

I regret the particular difficulties that this person has with this disease. While it is not possible to provide compensation in this instance, my Department's Veterinary officials have been in contact with the person concerned to provide advice and support and are available to consult with his private veterinary practitioner if requested.

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