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TB Depopulation

  • 23-03-2017 11:17pm
    #1
    riemann
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    So a neighbour of mine initially had a quarter of his stock go down (and removed), and now the bloods are back and another quarter went down so he is being requested to depopulate completely and wait 4 months to restock.

    Does anyone know what this would mean as regards his land for the summer. I understand the sheds would need to be hosed down and left empty but how about the grass?

    Spread slurry? Could he take silage off it to sell? Cut and take away? Set pasture?

    I assume he would be let cut silage for himself next winter?

    Some good general info online but not much on the specifics of a suckler herd.

    And on a different (more selfish note), how easily is TB passed from farm to farm. If he is in a different farm is it possible to transfer through his wellies or tyres of tractor etc?


    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Setting the pasture for grazing isn't an option, selling a meadow for silage is an option though.
    Most likely spread is directly from animal to animal, less likely but is possible on wellies and tyres, and more likely on slurry/dung machinery. It's an awkward time for him, being de-populated in winter is simpler.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #3
    riemann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,063 ✭✭✭riemann


    blue5000 wrote: »
    Setting the pasture for grazing isn't an option, selling a meadow for silage is an option though.
    Most likely spread is directly from animal to animal, less likely but is possible on wellies and tyres, and more likely on slurry/dung machinery. It's an awkward time for him, being de-populated in winter is simpler.

    Great thanks.

    He has reams of paper sent out and struggling to find what he needs to know.

    If he can knock the lot and sell a few excess bales he'll be happy enough. Hate to see the place going wild over the summer.


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