End in sight to beef ban – in Ulster

18 September 1997

End in sight to beef ban – in Ulster

THE European Union (EU) Scientific Veterinary Committee has backed a scheme to resume beef exports – but it is only likely to help exporters in Northern Ireland, where a computerised database of cattle movements exists.

Great Britains database will not be ready until spring, but there is still hope for the rest of the UK – the vets committee is encouraging another UK proposal for exports of beef from cattle born after August 1 1996.