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Herd Test Requirements

  • 17-05-2021 4:43pm
    #1
    din090782
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭


    Hi all,

    I've had to change my system of farming and wondered how it affects my herd test. I cannot fodder over the winter any longer so I'm buying in yearlings in March/April and selling on around October. One bunch of cattle I bought were tested in December and the other in August. If I sold the cattle before their date is out, do I have still have to do my own herd test? (I used always test in May). Thanks.


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  • #2
    MfMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,363 ✭✭✭MfMan


    I think you are obliged to have a herd test annually whether or which, usually by a set date during the year. If you stray too far out from that date, then you would be restricted eventually. E.g. say the date was usually mid-December, even though you have no stock on hand then. When you want to buy in a few, say in March, you may be allowed but may not be allowed sell them again without testing even if they were currently 'in-test', the restriction would kick in at some point. Your DVO should advise.


  • #3
    din090782
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭din090782


    Thanks for that. Wasn't sure but probably thought I'd have to test alright.


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