Warble infection and autumn dressing scheme
Warble infection rose to 5.8% of animals examined in May, from 4.1% the previous year. A compulsory autumn dressing order is planned, with scheme details still under discussion.
asked the Minister for Agriculture the latest information available to him on the incidence of warbles and when plans for a compulsory dressing scheme this autumn will be finalised.
Comment on this
: The returns from my Department's district veterinary offices for the month of May this year show warble infection in 5.8 per cent of animals examined compared with 4.1 per cent for the corresponding month last year.
It is the intention to make a statutory order requiring all cattle to be dressed for warbles this autumn and details of a scheme to facilitate herdowners in meeting this requirement are currently being discussed between the interests concerned. It is hoped to have the matter finalised at a very early date.