A plan is being put in place to protect Irish livestock after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany.
Authorities there have introduced strict controls to prevent onward spread following the country’s first case in 37 years.
The Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says no animals susceptible to foot-and-mouth have been imported from Germany to Ireland since November 1st.
Irish Farmers’ Association’s deputy president, Alice Doyle, is urging farmers here to stay vigilant.
