Dairy
A single case of atypical BSE has been confirmed on a farm in Essex the UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Beef News
Progress on reopening the market in China to Irish beef exports has been welcomed by independent TD Carol Nolan.
Beef
Three progeny animals of the cow in which a case of atypical BSE was confirmed have been identified and culled, the department confirmed.
The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the DAFM must submit an epidemiological report to the Chinese Control Authority on the BSE case.
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has told Agriland that he is "hopeful" of regaining Irish beef access to China within months.
Minister for Agriculture should "engage and do whatever he can" to restore beef exports from Ireland to China Deputy Clare Kerrane has said.
DAFM has today (Tuesday, November 7) confirmed that beef exports to China have been suspended after tests confirmed a case of atypical BSE.
