Ireland: Brazil BSE case could spell disaster, not success for us, says Downey

Published 2023년 2월 24일

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A recent article highlights concerns raised by Eddie Downey, a former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association, regarding the potential impact of a confirmed case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Brazil. This development has led to a suspension of beef exports to China and has caught the attention of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Downey warns farmers about the possibilities of cheaper beef prices on the global market due to this situation and stresses the importance of not underestimating the protective measures and research capabilities of agencies like Bord Bia and Teagasc. The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has called for the European Commission to investigate the situation in Brazil and take necessary precautions.

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The former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Eddie Downey has warned farmers to be apprehensive about the confirmed case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Brazil. Authorities in Brazil confirmed a case of BSE – or mad cow disease – and have suspended beef exports to China. The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has also been alerted. Eddie Downey was speaking at a conference on the future of agriculture hosted by Fine Gael at the Ard Rí Hotel in Tuam, Co. Galway last evening (Thursday, February 24). A panel of speakers at the event included Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, MEP Maria Walsh, as well as Siobhán Lawless owner of the Foods of Athenry and Stephen Hannon, general manager of Aurivo Marts. Advertisement Eddie Downey Last year, Eddie Downey was selected to chair Fine Gael’s National Agricultural, Food and Rural ...

Source: AgriLand