Dead calves on Limerick farm

2022 - 9 - 6

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Calls for full investigation into 400 dead calves on Limerick farm (Farming Life)

It has been reported that as many as 400 calves died due to a variety of issues, including disease and malnutrition. The animals were discovered on the farm ...

A statment from Macra na Feirme said: “There are significant gaps in relation to the circumstances of the case and the full extent and detail of the matter needs to be established. Macra na Feirme are seeking a full investigation by the Department of Agriculture in the Republic into the unfolding news regarding the death of a number of calves on a farm in Limerick. The animals were discovered on the farm in the south of Limerick after neighbours reported a smell in the area.

Almost 400 calves found dead on Limerick farm (Limerick Post)

THERE has been widespread shock at news that an investigation is under way at a Limerick farm where almost 400 calves were found dead.

Typically dairy bull calves are low value animals, with poor potential to fatten for the beef trade due to their dairy genetics. THERE has been widespread shock at news that the Department of Agriculture has begun an investigation at a Limerick farm where almost 400 calves were found dead. A spokesperson for Limerick City and County Council said it has been made aware of an incident and is liaising with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

DAFM investigation underway into discovery of dead calves (Agriland)

An investigation into the discovery of a large number of dead calves in Co. Limerick is underway, the department of agriculture has confirmed.

“The full extent and detail of the matter needs to be established. Limerick this week, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed. “It is important for the matter to be fully investigated in a proper context that takes account of all the circumstances – of both the animals and the farmer concerned – before we proceed to official enforcement of regulations that the ICMSA both recognises and supports.”

Offaly Minister condemns 'appalling' animal deaths on Limerick farm (Offaly Express)

OFFALY'S Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture has described the discovery of dead animals on a Co Limerick farm as “appalling”. Senato...

It's extremely important that we get to the bottom of this particular issue,” said Mr Martin. “We've had incidents in the past, it really is unacceptable. “It was notified to my department through its animal welfare hotline.

Taoiseach vows full inquiry after livestock deaths on Limerick farm (The Irish Times)

'This goes to the heart of Ireland's sustainability as a food-producing country,' says Martin.

For a nation that trades in an agrifood sector where animal welfare is high up there, it’s something I think the sector as a whole needs to reflect on and it’s something we don’t really want to see happening again.” “It’s unacceptable and horrific and it ultimately damages that reputation that we have carefully built up as a country. It’s extremely important that we get to the bottom of this particular issue,” said Mr Martin in Co Offaly on Tuesday.

Investigation launched after hundreds of calves found dead in Limerick (Buzz.ie)

"Calf mortality is a real concern," say Ethical Farming Ireland.

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