Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2018
148. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if cows with four and five star rating that were born during or before 2013 and are moved from one herd to another for winter feeding and then back to their original herd after the winter months will be eligible for the beef data and genomics scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2206/18]
View answerThe Beef Data and Genomics Programme provides for six years of payments to farmers for completion of actions which deliver accelerated genetic improvement in the Irish national herd and improvement of its environmental sustainability.
In situations where animals are moved from the herd temporarily for winter feeding purposes these animals will remain eligible provided that the movement is recorded on AIM as a feedlot movement and the animals are moved back to their original herd following the winter feeding.
