Collection system for fallen animals needs to be addressed, says IFA
TJ Maher, The Irish Farmers Association’s Animal Health Chairman, has highlighted the failure of the Department of Agriculture to address issues in the collection scheme for fallen animals. In the IFA’s view, the scheme in its current format protects the interests of rendering plants and licensed knackeries at the expense of farmers. He said, “In recent weeks, the IFA has received reports of knackeries charging above the maximum collection fees…