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Coughlan keeps date with
Clonmany
08.08.07
MINISTER for
Agriculture Mary Coughlan kept her date with the
Clonmany Agricultural Show organisers yesterday
despite ongoing meetings with her officials about
the foot and mouth outbreak in Britain.
Ms. Coughlan, who attended the annual show in
recognition of its 40th anniversary, mingled with
the large crowds who gathered in the bright
sunshine. |
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She said the
confirmation of a second case of disease in Surrey
was "disappointing but not surprising given its
proximity to the first case".
"We have to be very vigilant on the basis that this
case has not been brought to finality yet. We also
have to make sure that this is done in a balanced
way so that people are very well informed, but that
we don't have an over-the-top reaction," she said.
Clonmany Show organisers told InishowenNews.com they
were "delighted" the Minister was able to |
keep her appointment at
the Pollan Green in light of the country's fears
surrounding the latest outbreak in England.
Ms. Coughlan is being kept up-to-date on emerging
developments and is continuing to closely monitor
the situation.
A complete ban is currently being maintained in line
with EU orders, on the importation from Britain of
cattle, sheep, pigs and goats, meat and meat
products, milk and dairy products and some other
animal products.
Ms. Coughlan also issued an order requiring the
disinfecting of vehicles used for transporting
animals by slaughter houses as well as at ports and
harbours.
She said a system of certification would apply in
relation to the importation of live animals, meat
and meat products, milk and dairy products and other
animal products from Northern Ireland.
More photos from Clonmany Show coming soon to the
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