ICSA welcomes Brucellosis announcement

ICSA national president, Malcolm Thompson

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmer’s Association (ICSA) president Malcolm Thompson has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith regarding a reduction in the testing level for Brucellosis.

“ICSA has continuously lobbied the Minister for these much needed changes and it is heartening to see some small relief for farmers. We are continuing to press for an overdue streamlining of the Tuberculosis testing regime. We believe this is very possible, while at the same time ensuring our good name and reputation in the export markets is protected and maintained.”