Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 June 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 June 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the average length of time was that cattle remained on farms before being collected following a positive test for (a) brucellosis and (b) tuberculosis in 2003.

Answer: Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the average length of time was that cattle remained on farms before being collected following a positive test for (a) brucellosis and (b) tuberculosis in 2003. [R] [178388] Mr. Pearson: The information is as follows: (a) In 2003, the average length of time that elapsed between a positive brucellosis test and slaughter of the reactor animal was 14 working days. (b) In 2003, the average length of time that elapsed between a positive tuberculosis test and slaughter of the reactor animal was 21 working days.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 178388; 422 c879W
Session: 2003-04
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Cattle Disease control Northern Ireland Livestock Bovine tuberculosis Brucellosis
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