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Written question asked by Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of veterinary medicine to treat botulism in cattle in Northern Ireland.

Answer

The Government is committed to taking steps to support the availability of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland after the end of 2025.

Regarding the botulism vaccines, the situation will not change. Veterinary surgeons can continue to access the vaccines after 31 December; in the same way they do now.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62610
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Cattle Northern Ireland Veterinary services Botulism
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk