Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Compensation arrangements for the TB Eradication Scheme
Important Information for Herdowners/Keepers
TO BE READ IN ADVANCE OF
COMMENCEMENT OF THE VALUATION PROCESS.
PLEASE NOTE IN PARTICULAR:

FORM ER26X “Conditions for Payment of Reactor Compensation” is attached
to the Reactor Movement Permit issued by the Regional Veterinary Office
(RVO).
This form must be signed and returned to the RVO immediately.
 FORM V8 must be used to confirm acceptance/rejection of the
valuation(s) of your animal(s):
This form must be completed and returned within 4 working days of receipt of a
first valuation. In the case of an appeal valuation the appropriate V8 form
must be lodged in the Department not later than 14 days from the date of the
Valuers report (V13). In particular, failure to return the form in the case of
rejection of the appeal valuation within the specified time frame will render the
case ineligible for consideration by the Arbitration Panel.

Form ER26 “Reactor Permit” Movement Permit :
This form is to be retained by you and you must present it to the haulier from
the authorised reactor collection service when the reactors are being removed –
the form must accompany the reactors together with the Food Chain Information
document also provided.

FOOD CHAIN INFORMATION (CATTLE 1 FORM A and B):
This form is provided to you each time reactors are to be removed to a
factory for slaughter. You must read, sign the relevant section and give the
form to the Haulier when he collects the cattle as it must accompany reactors
to slaughter. Failure to provide this form could result in the animals being
returned to your premises in which case the cost of collection may be billed
directly to you. .
PLEASE RETAIN THIS IMPORTANT DOCUMENT
FOR ONGOING REFERENCE
or see www.agriculture.gov.ie
August 2015
Table of contents for ‘Important Information for Herdowners/Keepers’
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On-Farm Market Valuation
1
General Background/Application for Compensation .. ..
4-6
2
On-going Development of the Compensation Schemes .. .. .. ..
6
A
On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme
3
General Eligibility .. .. .. .. .. ..
6-15
4
Valuation timescales .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
15-17
5
On-Farm Market Valuation procedure .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
16 -20
6
Essential requirements for valuation process .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
20-22
7
Pregnancy status and animals calving before removed .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
22-23
8
Unusual Situations .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
23
9
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Reactor dies before valuation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
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Reactor dies after valuation .. ..
Important Notice concerning use of Animal Remedies /Veterinary Medication.. .. ..
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23-26
Animal Welfare Issues .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
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Removal of Reactors
26-27
11
Payment of Valuation compensation /documentation required. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
27-28
12
RVO payment information for Herdowners .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
28
13
Special Tax Treatment
28
B
Other Compensation Measures
14
Depopulation Grants .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
29-30
15
Income Supplement .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
31-33
16
Hardship Grants .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
33-34
C
Penalties and Appeals Mechanism
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Penalty Deductions .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
35-36
18
Appeal Mechanisms .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
33-37
Appendices
Appendix 1:
Form used when valuing live animals to be removed under the
On Farm Market Valuation Scheme (V13)
Appendix 2
Herdowner /Keeper acceptance/rejection of valuations (Form
V8)
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Appendix 3
On Farm Market Valuation Scheme Arbitration Panel Submission to Arbitration
Appendix 4
Checklist i.e. List of documentation required to be furnished
by the farmer to enable the RVO process the Net Differential
payment.
Appendix 5
Tax related issues (TC10A)
Appendix 6
Copy Disinfection Notice ( ER64)
Appendix 7
Sample Food Chain Information Form
Appendix 8
List of Local Offices of the Department and contact Numbers
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1.
General
1.1
Legislation
Compensation payable under the Bovine TB Eradication, On Farm Market
Valuation Scheme is legislated for under the Animal Health and Welfare Act
2013 (No.15 of 2013) and Animal Health and Welfare (Bovine Tuberculosis)
Regulations 2015 (S.I. No 58 of 2015) and in line with other criteria laid down
by the Minister.
In line with the above and as outlined in : Section 31 (I) (extracts only) of
S.I. No15 of 2013
31.(1) The Minister may, subject to this Part, pay compensation, the amount of which is
to be determined by way of an assessment carried out by a valuer or an arbitrator, in
accordance with any guidelines...............
(2) Compensation shall not exceed the open market value of an animal, animal product,
animal feed or other thing before its killing or natural death or destruction (less any
salvage value or payment under a policy of insurance in respect of it) as if the disease
did
not exist.
(3) Compensation shall not be applied for or payable, if an applicant has already applied
for or received payment for the same farm animal, animal product, animal feed or other
thing relating to a farm animal under another enactment or regulations made under the
European Communities Act 1972.
(4) An application for compensation shall be in such form and contain such information
as the Minister may determine.
Compensation Regime
For the purpose of operating the scheme the On-Farm Market Valuation
Scheme is the principal compensation measure available to Herdowners whose
herds are affected by disease under the TB Eradication Scheme. Under the
relevant legislation the Minister may pay compensation. The amount of
compensation is to be determined by way of assessment in accordance with any
guidelines which he deems are appropriate, the amount of which is to be
determined by a Valuer or an arbitrator in accordance with these guidelines, and
legislation enacted for the purpose of payment of compensation under that
scheme.
Other measures (i.e. Income Supplement, Depopulation Grants and
Hardship Grants) are also available, subject to the Herdowner meeting the
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eligibility conditions for each measure. Information on these measures is
included at paragraphs 14-16 of Section B of this booklet.
Please also note Paragraph 9 which sets out rules on the use of animal
remedies/veterinary medicines with regard to removal of reactors.
1.2
Application for Compensation under the On Farm Market Valuation and
Income Supplement Schemes (ER26X)
Herdowners are required to sign and immediately return to the RVO form
ER26X which is provided to Herdowners/Keepers each time animals are
removed under the scheme. This form constitutes (i) the application for
compensation under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme (ii) for
consideration for eligibility under the Income Supplement Scheme (subject to
the terms and conditions of that scheme) and (iii) a declaration of compliance
with the conditions of the scheme as set out in Scheme documentation and in
particular with those specified in that document.
1.3
In some instances it may be possible for Herdowners to remove single reactor
animal/s to a factory of their choice, subject to the arrangement being acceptable
to the Department. In such cases the single reactor animal/s must be removed
under an ER26A permit, to a factory which is prepared to accept reactor animals.
In such cases the herd owner must first ensure that the factory nominated is
agreeable to slaughter a reactor animal.
In these cases compensation will not be payable by the Department under
the On Farm Market Valuation, *Income Supplement or Depopulation
Grant schemes for the animal/s concerned. Herdowners will also be
responsible for the cost of removal of the reactor animal/s.
The
Herdowner will be required to confirm acceptance of this in writing.
Amounts payable, if any, by the slaughter factory is a matter between the
Herdowner and the factory concerned.
Requests from Herdowners to proceed
on this basis will be considered on a case by case basis.
*These animals are not included when determining the number of reactors removed to meet the eligibility
criteria under the Income Supplement scheme which requires that greater than 10% of the herd is removed .
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1.4
Herdowners wishing to qualify for the Hardship Grant Scheme must apply
separately on the ER97 document (See Paragraph 16 below). Herdowners are
only eligible for consideration under the Depopulation Grant Scheme where an
offer to depopulate/partially depopulate the herd has been made by Department
staff. The relevant document is ER29/ER29b.
2.
Ongoing Development of Compensation Schemes
2.1
This Information Booklet has been prepared to assist Herdowners/Keepers. It
does not purport to cover every fact of the On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme
or other elements of the TB compensation regime. If a Herdowner/Keeper is in
any way unclear about the procedures or processes involved in the On-Farm
Market Scheme, or the other TB compensation measures, the query should be
directed to the local RVO in the first instance.
2.2
ERAD Division will endeavour to ensure that important changes or rate
alterations are detailed in any revised Information booklet on an on-going basis.
2.3
The compensation arrangements and rates are adjusted from time to time, in
consultation with the farm organisations. This booklet issues to the herdowner at
the time of a TB breakdown in the holding but animals removed during the
course of the breakdown may be paid at revised rates /on the basis of revised
criteria where deemed appropriate by the Department. Herdowners are not
automatically entitled to the rates/conditions outlined in the version of the
document which they have received. The most recent version of this document
will be available from the RVO or can be viewed on the Departments website
@.http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/.
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On-Farm Market Valuation scheme
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General Eligibity
All reactors, with the exception of (i), (ii) and (iii) below, which are disclosed as
a result of a test may, subject to criteria applicable as outlined in scheme
documentation and subject to the aforementioned legislation, qualify for
compensation under the terms of the On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme.
Exceptions:
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(i)
herds operating as a feedlot (i.e. herds designated as feedlot which have
activated an ER37F in the relevant restriction period and have moved
animals into the restricted holding), (paragraph 3.7 refers).
(ii)
dealer herds
(iii)
animals which are moved into a restricted holding (non feedlot) will be
ineligible for compensation under this scheme, (certain exemptions may
apply see paragraph 3.8).
3.1
Compensation for animals removed as reactors
Market values in this section and elsewhere in the document are subject to the
provisions outlined in the aforementioned legislation and any other relevant
orders made under it.
In line with the above, payment will be considered/payable where breakdown
herds are stable (i.e. not operating as a feedlot or not a dealer herd (Section 3.7
refers to both ), provided that the Herdowner/Keeper has complied with the
provisions of the legislation outlined in Section 1.1 and any other relevant orders
made under it, Animal Remedies legislation, with testing, movement,
identification ,*bio security and other controls laid down under the Diseases
Eradication Schemes, including the legal requirement not to treat cattle prior to
testing unless urgently required (Section 9 refers) and other national/EU
legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of
bovine animals administered by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the
Marine.
The Minister may refuse payment of compensation, in whole or in part, where a
Herdowner/Keeper does not satisfy the aforementioned provisions or where the
Minister is satisfied that the Herdowner/Keeper has failed to co-operate with
authorised officers of the Department in carrying out their duties under the
Schemes. In addition a person who contravenes or fails to comply with the
provisions under the aforementioned legislation may render that person liable to
fine or imprisonment.
*Bio Security: Advice on the appropriate bio security measures to be applied is
provided by the local RVO. In high risk/other cases as deemed appropriate by
the Department, the requirement to cleanse and disinfect is mandatory. In these
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cases disinfection must be completed in the areas specified, using a disinfectant
from the Departments list of approved disinfectants which are designated for use
against TB/BR as appropriate. Payment of compensation is conditional on
disinfection being completed unless deferred following agreement with the
RVO.
3.2
Market Value definition
For purposes of livestock valuations, in line with legislation and scheme criteria
set by the Minister.”Compensation shall not exceed the open market value of
an animal, animal product, animal feed or other thing before its killing or
natural death or destruction (less any salvage value or payment under a
policy of insurance in respect of it) as if the disease did not exist.”
Payment will be subject to the ceilings set out in Section 3.5 below (less any
salvage value or payment under a policy of insurance in respect of it). The
Minister may reduce or refuse to pay an amount of compensation to an owner in
respect of the animal where deemed appropriate.
3.3
BVD
TB/BR reactors which have been diagnosed as BVD PI, (which limits their value
as these cannot be traded on the open market) will not be eligible for
compensation in addition to their salvage/insurance value. Furthermore any
animals, including a dam /sibling of a PI calf, for which a BVD result is
outstanding, will require a BVD virus negative result before being eligible for
full market valuation. This will be taken into account at the valuation stage.
Where a BVD test has been completed for which the results are not available
before the valuation takes place the Valuer will assess the animal as if the result
had been negative. If the result is subsequently found to be positive the
provisions of Section 3.3 first paragraph (above) will apply. Herdowners should
not delay in returning the V8 (acceptance/rejection) as this could delay (i) a
subsequent appeal valuation where required and /or (ii) the removal of reactors.
Where a reactor animal(s) is valued but is subsequently found to be positive or is
listed to be tested for BVD and a test is not completed before removal the
salvage value where applicable will only be payable.
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3.4
Valuation of dairy animals - Appropriate milk yield
Milk yield is used as one of the criteria to determine the valuation of dairy cows
under the On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme, and is calculated on the basis of
one of the following:
1.
Notional Herd Average Milk Yield or
2.
Milk recording figures supplied by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation
(ICBF) (minimum requirements) in line with criteria detailed below.
1.
Non-Milk Recorded Herds (Notional)
Notional herd average milk yield is calculated by the RVO at the time of the
herd breakdown on the basis of the following criteria (a) and (b).
(a) The most beneficial to the herdowner of (i) or (ii)
(i)
milk produced up to the point of breakdown
or
(ii)
milk produced in the previous calendar year,
and
(b) The most beneficial to the herdowner of (iii) or (iv)
(iii)
the number of cows at the reactor disclosure test
or
(iv)
the number of cows at the most recent clear herd test (in an unrestricted
period) in the previous calendar year.
In addition to the above, in the case of non recorded herds, in order to reflect
milk usage on the farm, a standard 100 gallons/454.6 litres in respect of the cow
numbers used as per above (iii) or (iv) as appropriate is also added to the
notional milk yield.
Pre Declaration of Suckler Cows (for the purpose of Notional Milk Yield)
As notified in the test letter, which issued prior to the breakdown, where a bona
fide suckler enterprise is maintained in conjunction with a dairy herd, a
herdowner/keeper may exclude the suckler cows from the calculation of the
notional milk yield by pre-declaring these sucklers in advance of any test on
Form ER83. This form, which is available on the Department’s website or from
the RVO, must be submitted in advance of any test(s) including a private test. If
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the form is sent by post, then a certificate of posting should be obtained. This
cannot be submitted if the herd has already disclosed reactors in a current
breakdown as detailed in Form ER83.
Cows declared as sucklers for reactor grant purposes in a herd cannot
subsequently revert to dairy cow status in the same herd i.e. in the event that
they become reactors at the current test or at any test in the future, such cows
will attract suckler cow depopulation grant rate only. In the absence of Form ER
83 consideration will be given to excluding any suckler cows that are the subject
of predeclaration as such under the Beef Data and Genomics Programme.
(2)
Milk Recorded Herds
General Note:

Milk recording data will only be considered and used as part of the
valuation where the minimum requirement set down by the Department
has been completed and is available (see below).

Commencement of milk recording after notification of the restriction of a
holding is not accepted.

New entrants to dairy production or herd owners that have just
commenced milk recording in the current year must have a minimum of
two consecutive recordings completed before the holding is restricted.

All records must be retrieved from official ICBF/milk recording agency
reports. All Herdowners who receive their milk records electronically
from ICBF also receive a hardcopy. (Recorded information from other
sources are not acceptable i.e. printouts from farm software packages
/other).

In the case of dairy animals in the 1st to 4th lactation, the Department will
take account where there is a minimum of two consecutive milk
recordings completed in the current lactation prior to restriction, or the
production from the previous completed lactation.
ICBF approved production data from the previous lactation must be
provided for cows in their 5th lactation and older.
Milk recorded figures may apply where the herd:
(i)
Has being milk recording under the auspices of ICBF in the year prior to
restriction and has completed all recordings within the chosen scheme
e.g. A4, A6, A8, A84.
Or
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(ii)
Where the herd has being milk recording prior to restriction with a
minimum of two consecutive recordings completed under the auspices of
ICBF prior to the date of restriction.
Where appropriate in such cases individual milk yieldd for cows are to be
determined utilising the following:

305 day yield from the previous lactation using the ‘Milk Recording Annual Animal Report’ or the last ‘Milk Recording – Animal Report’
from the previous year

305 day predicted yield using the latest “Milk Recording – Animal
Report” from the current lactation based on minimum of two recordings
(as above) to be used only for cows in 1st, 2nd ,3rd, 4th lactation. Cows
greater than or equal to 5th lactation must be valued on previous years
recorded figures.
Or
Where:
(iii)
The *Herd is not milk recording at the time of the restriction but has milk
recording reports where a 305 day yield from the
lactation
immediately preceding the restriction is available i.e. Milk Recording
- Annual Animal Report’ or the last ‘Milk Recording – Animal Report’.
* Herd must be generally the same recorded herd i.e. not fully or partially
depopulated.
Where appropriate in such cases individual milk yield for cows are to be
determined utilising the following:

The individual milk yields for cows are to be determined as follows 305 day yield from the previous lactation using the ‘Milk Recording Annual Animal Report’ or the last ‘Milk Recording – Animal Report’
from the previous year
Where the herdowner:
(iv)
has commenced milk recording prior to the restriction of the holding
with a minimum of two consecutive official milk recordings in the
current lactation, which must have been carried out immediately prior to
notification of the restriction of the holding (also see note above re
minimum)
Where appropriate in such cases individual milk yield for cows are to be
determined utilising the following:

The individual yield to apply may be based on the 305 day predicted
yield using the latest “Milk Recording – Animal Report” from the
current lactation based on minimum of two consecutive recordings to
be used only for cows in 1st, 2nd ,3rd, 4th lactation. Cows greater than or
equal to 5th lactation must be valued on previous years recorded
figures. In this instance, where the herd was not milk recording in the
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previous year, details from at minimum two recordings in the current
lactation prior to notification of the restriction will suffice.
Yield Level Definitions for Dairy Youngstock
For Herdowners who participate in milk recording with an official Milk
Recording Organisation/s, in line with criteria set out above, the individual milk
yields for dairy youngstock in the first instance should be determined as follows:
On the production data of their dams using:

305 day yield from the Dams previous lactation using the “Milk
Recording – Annual Animal Report” or the last “Milk Recording –
Animal Report” from the previous year.
Or where not available

305 days predicted yield using the latest milk recording Animal Report
from the current lactation (minimum two consecutive recordings where in
line with outlined criteria).
Or where neither of the above is available:

305 day recorded herd average for the previous year using the ‘Milk
Recording – Annual Farm Report’
3.5
Ceilings on compensation
Under the aforementioned regulations and ceiling values set out in S.I. No 58 of
2015 the Minister may pay an amount not exceeding €2,800 (which is inclusive
of any factory salvage price payable by the factory or payment under a policy of
insurance in respect of it ) which will apply to payment in respect of any
individual bovine animal, except in respect of one pedigree stock bull per
breakdown episode where a ceiling of €3,500 (which is inclusive of factory
salvage price payable by the factory or payment under a policy of insurance in
respect of it) will apply. (A stock bull is defined as a bull which is privately
owned by a Herdowner and kept for breeding purposes within the herd). Please
note that the Arbitration Panel referred to in paragraphs 5.8 and 5.9 of Section A
of this document is bound by these ceilings.
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3.6
Insurance and compensation
Amounts payable by the Department take account of the valuation of the animal,
ceiling limits applicable under the scheme, salvage value paid, insurance
received if any, other deductions as applicable. EU State Aid rules require that
Herdowners should not be over-compensated for actual losses incurred by virtue
of (i) receipt of payments made under the ERAD compensation scheme and (ii)
payments received from any private insurance policy held on animals removed
as reactors. In line with point (ii) Herdowners are required to advise the
Department of any amounts received from private insurance in respect of any
animal removed as a reactor and, where such cases of over-compensation are
identified, the amount payable by the Department will be reduced or where
payment has already issued Herdowners will be required to refund the overpaid
amounts to the Department as appropriate.
3.7
Dealer and Feedlot herds
(i)
Dealer Herds
Dealer herds are ineligible for payment under the TB Eradication compensation
schemes.
(ii)
Feedlot Herds
Herds classified as feedlot when restricted and which continue to trade while
restricted (i.e. move animals into the restricted herd on foot of an ER37F) are
ineligible for compensation under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme in
respect of any animals on the holding deemed reactor subsequent to activation of
the ER37F for the remainder of that restriction. The herd will not be eligible for
Income Supplement or Hardship Grants for the remainder of that restriction from
the date animal(s) are moved into the herd. Cattle moved in will not be eligible
for Depopulation Grants.
3.8
General Herds: (Herds which are not Dealer or are not operating as
Feedlot). Cattle moved in during restrictions which are ineligible for
payment under the OFMV Scheme:
Herdowners/Keepers who move animals into a restricted holding with
permission (ER37G) will, as applicable, have already acknowledged and signed
an agreement forfeiting compensation at the time they applied for permission.
Herdowners/Keepers who have moved animals into a restricted holding without
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permission may, in addition to forfeiting compensation be prosecuted for breach
of the restriction notice.
In that regard valuation payments will not be made in respect of any cattle
deemed reactor which are moved into the holding during the restriction
period. However the following exceptions’ apply
Where permission is given in the case of;
(i)
the introduction of a replacement stock bull(s),
(ii)
emergency replacement suckler calf (notified on relevant NBAS form)
(iii)
animals moved in to newly established herds on foot of permission by
the RVO using Form ER37/ER37A
(iv)
movement of animals into a herd, contiguous to a High Risk breakdown,
suspended pending test. In the latter case (iv), permission to move
animals into the herd is automatically provided up to the date of test or
where an extension to test has been granted up to the revised due date of
the re-scheduled test or on completion of the test whichever is earlier.
(v)
Cases where approval has been received for movement home, to a
restricted herd, of a farmers’ own “test negative animals from a
rearing/grazing/feeding herd, to alleviate or prevent a welfare problem
(subject to compliance with additional testing requirements) using form
ER37X.
In addition to above also see paragraphs, 14, 15, and 16 of Section B for more
information on the implications of the movement of cattle into restricted herds for
the entitlement to payment under the Depopulation Grant, Income Supplement and
the Hardship Grant schemes.
3.9
Delays in the Valuation or Removal Process
Given the vital importance of the early removal of reactors, a range of
deductions will apply where Herdowners/Keepers are responsible for delays in
the valuation process and/or the removal of reactors/in-contact animals as
follows:
-
5% where delay is 3 - 5 days
-
10% where delay is 6 - 10 days
-
25% where delay is 11 - 15 days (continued over)
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-
50% where delay is 16 - 21 days
-
100% for any longer period.
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Valuation Timescales
4.1
Valuers are required to undertake valuations within 3 working days of
notification by the Department and to send/convey valuations in writing to the
Department and Herdowner (Form V13) within 2 working days of completion
of the valuation. (Also see Section 9 regarding valuation time scales where
animals have been medicated).
4.2
Both the Department and the Herdowner have 4 working days after receipt of
the first valuation to consider the values attributed and confirm
acceptance/rejection of the valuation in its entirety. The appropriate form for the
Herdowner in this regard is Form V8.
4.3
In situations where the first valuation is not accepted, the Department or
Herdowner is required to have the appeal valuation process completed within a
further 4 working days. [This 4 day period includes 1 working day for
assignment of the appeal valuation to a Valuer who is then required to undertake
the valuation within 3 working days (maximum) of notification by the
Department.]
Following this, as in the case of 1st valuations, the results of an appeal valuation
will be conveyed in writing to the Department and to the Herdowner (Form V13)
within 2 working days of completion of the valuation.
Both the Department and the Herdowner must, not later than 14 days from
the date of the Valuers report (V13) consider the values attributed, sign and
return the relevant V8 form confirming acceptance/rejection of the
valuation in its entirety and requesting that the matter be settled by
arbitration where applicable. Failure to return the relevant form within the
specified time frame will render the case ineligible for consideration by the
Arbitration Panel.
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The appropriate form for the Herdowner in this regard is Form V8. As noted
rejection of the valuation by either party will result in initiation of the
Arbitration process (see Section 5 below) provided that the above completed
form valuation is submitted within the timeframe specified.
Please note that arrangements will be made to remove the animal/s in
question after the appeal valuation has taken place.
In addition, where the appeal valuation is rejected by either the Department or
the Herdowner, the party who rejected the appeal valuation may subsequently
choose not to proceed to arbitration in which case, (subject to the other party
having accepted the appeal valuation) payment will be made on the basis of the
appeal valuation. Where necessary a revised V8 accepting the valuation should
be returned by the Herdowner.
4.4.
The Arbitration process can only be undertaken after all the reactors have been
slaughtered and the intention is that the case will be decided at the next available
meeting of the Arbitration Panel.
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On-Farm Market Valuation procedure and removal of reactors
5.1
Valuers
On-Farm Market Valuations are undertaken by suitably qualified independent
Valuers (appointed under the aforementioned regulations) by reference to
guidelines and weekly summary of market prices issued by the Department,
which also monitors market prices and valuations.
A copy of the Department’s most recent summary prices has also been sent to
you. Please note that, as the valuation might not take place during the week to
which these prices relate the prices used by the Valuer at the time of valuation of
the animals may differ slightly from these prices.
Valuation of a herd or of individual animals in a herd is undertaken by one
Valuer. All valuations are undertaken by the Valuer on the farm where the
breakdown has occurred.
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For the purpose of monitoring the valuation process, Department officials may
be present on the farm during some valuations.
5.2
Payment for Valuations
The cost of all first valuations is generally borne by the Department. However in
some cases where a reactor has been medicated the cost of this valuation may be
payable by the herdowner (see Section 9 for full details on the medication issue
and costs applicable). In cases where a Herdowner requests a second i.e. an
appeal valuation, they will be liable for payment of a proportion of the Valuer’s
fee which will be deducted from the valuation payment when processed, (see
also Paragraph 5.5 and 5.6 for fee rates in the case of appeal valuations.
Also see Paragraph 5.5 regarding costs where Herdowner/Keeper fails to
co-operate with the Department).
Where valuation costs in part or full are to be paid by the herdowner these will
be deducted from compensation due under this scheme or where necessary from
other Department scheme payments as appropriate.
5.3
Selection of Valuer
The selection of the Valuer to carry out the first valuation will be by way of
agreement between the Department and the Herdowner, having regard to the
need for the timescales for valuation set out in paragraph 4 being rigidly
observed. The selection will be made from a panel of up to five suitable Valuers
who are resident within 80 kilometres of the holding where the breakdown has
occurred. In cases involving “specialist high merit” herds (e.g. pedigrees, milk
recorded/weight recorded, type classification/linear scoring), the radius for the
panel of Valuers can be extended beyond the limit referred to above.
In the absence of agreement being reached between the Department and the
Herdowner on the selection of a Valuer from the panel or where the Department
fails to make contact with the Herdowner/Keeper within 24 hours of the initial
attempt for either the first and/or the appeal valuation, the Department will
select a suitable Valuer from the panel to carry out the first valuation.
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5.4
Valuation attributed – Acceptance/rejection
Values attributed by the Valuer are conveyed to the Herdowner on Form V13
(see Appendix 1).
The Herdowner can accept or reject the valuation by completing Form V8 (see
Appendix 2) and returning it to the RVO within the time frame specified above
in Paragraphs 4 above. Also see Section 3.3 in respect of cases where BVD test
results are outstanding for animals identified as reactor but which are being
valued (i.e. no extension provided) while awaiting the BVD test results.
As outlined in paragraphs 3.9 delays in returning the Form V8 may result in
deductions being applied to compensation payable. In addition, in the case of an
appeal valuation where the valuation is rejected, a delay in returning this form
V8 outside of the time specified (Section 5.8 refers) will result in the case not
proceeding to arbitration. See paragraph 11.1 re the compensation payable in
these circumstances.
5.5
Appeal Mechanisms on Market Value attributed
Where a Herdowner or the Department does not accept the first valuation, this
can be appealed to another Valuer on the panel. In such cases, the party making
the appeal can, subject to Paragraph 5.3 above, choose the Valuer from the list
provided. As referred to in Paragraph 5.1 of this document, Valuers are provided
with weekly summary market prices issued by this Department. In the case of
appeal valuations, the summary price listing applicable at the date of the initial
valuation will also be used for the appeal valuation.
In situations where the Herdowner appeals the first valuation, the cost of the
appeal valuation will be deducted by the Department from the compensation
due, following conclusion of the valuation process or from other payments due
to the Herdowner and will be paid directly by the Department to the Valuer
chosen by the Herdowner. (See Section 5.6 below for charges applicable or 9.2
where applicable).
In cases where the first valuation is appealed by both the Department and the
Herdowner, (i) the Herdowner will, subject to paragraph 5.3, be given the option
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of choosing the Valuer and (ii) the party who chooses the Valuer will pay the
cost of the appeal valuation.
Where the Department incurs additional valuation costs (first or appeal
valuation) as a result of a Herdowner/Keeper’s non cooperation with the
valuation process, these costs may also be deducted from compensation due to
the Herdowner under this or other schemes operated by the Department.
5.6
Charges to be applied in respect of Appeal Valuations requested by the
Herdowner/Keeper are as follows:
No. of Cattle Valued
Rates
4
€50.00
5 - 30
€68.00
31 - 50
€84.00
51 and over
€84.00 and €1.00 for each
1 -
animal above 50.
These amounts will be deducted from the valuation payment.
Also see Section 9 in respect of the valuation charges to be paid by a
Herdowner for any additional valuation costs incurred as a consequence of
the medication of animals identified as reactor.
5.7
As in the case of the first valuation, the values attributed in the appeal valuation,
are conveyed to the Herdowner in Form V13 and the Herdowner accepts or
rejects the valuation by completing Form V8 and submitting it to the RVO.
5.8
If there is still no agreement following an appeal valuation, the matter, subject
to compliance with specified time frames including the requirement that a
request that the matter be settled at arbitration is received not later than 14
days from the date of the Valuers report, will be referred to an Arbitration
Panel whose decision, based on the “market value” principle, is final and
binding on both parties. In line with this the completed Form V8 accepting or
rejecting an appeal valuation must be returned to the RVO not later than
14 days from the date of that Valuers report.
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For appeals on non valuation aspects of the scheme i.e. milk yield, payments
for reactor animals which have been medicated or other as appropriate see
Section 18. However, whether or not there is agreement/ rejection of the
valuation following the appeal valuation, the reactors will be removed from
the holding at the earliest possible date.
5.9
In the event of an Arbitration hearing taking place, the Arbitration Panel will
decide on who pays the costs of the Arbitration process. An outline of the
Arbitration process and a Submission form which must also be completed and
lodged with the Arbitration Panel within 6 weeks of the date of the appeal
valuation is attached at Appendix 3.
Compensation due under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme in respect of
cases which can (in line with legislative requirements) proceed to Arbitration
cannot be finally determined until the Arbitration hearing has been concluded.
On that basis, arrangements will be made for an interim payment being
approximately 85% - 90% of the lower valuation. The issuing of any payment
due is subject to receipt of all relevant documentation normally required by the
RVO and to the normal checks carried out for compliance with scheme criteria.
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Essential requirements for the valuation process
6.1
The Department will assemble and forward key herd and reactor animal data to
the independent Valuer in advance of his making arrangements with the
Herdowner/Keeper to carry out the first or appeal valuation.
6.2
Given the importance of furnishing this information to the Valuer at the earliest
date possible, it may be necessary for RVO staff in the case of dairy herds to
make direct phone or fax contact with the Herdowner’s Co-op/Creamery or
Official Milk Recording Agency so that the notional herd average milk yield can
be determined and furnished to the Valuer for first valuations and/or to
determine where applicable if milk recording data available meets the minimum
criteria for use (see section 3.4). It will be assumed that, for the purposes of this
Scheme, the approval of dairy Herdowners is given to the Department to make
any necessary direct contact in this regard.
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6.3
The Valuer will endeavour to make early telephone contact with the
Herdowner/Keeper so that a suitable mutually agreeable time within the
prescribed timeframes can be arranged to carry out the live valuation of reactor
animals. It is absolutely imperative that the Herdowner/Keeper properly
assemble the required reactor animals at the time and location agreed and that
they are properly segregated from non reactor animals. All reactor animals to be
valued, including very young animals, must be properly identified in accordance
with legislative requirements and segregated from other animals in a cattle
yard or cattle shed conveniently located near a cattle crush where the
identification of the reactor cattle can be checked by the Valuer. Any reactor
animals bought in during the restriction period should be identified to the
Valuer. In any event, animals which are not eligible for valuation will be noted
on the documentation provided to the Valuer. Failure to assemble animals
appropriately may be regarded as delays in the valuation process for which
penalties may be applied (See Paragraph 3.9).
6.4
It is also imperative that the Herdowner/Keeper assembles and make available
all relevant documentation, which will assist the Valuer in arriving at the
appropriate market valuation for each reactor animal.
Included in relevant documentation would be:
Herd Register
ICBF Reports/Production Related Reports/EBI statements
AI Certs
Purchase Receipts
*Pedigree Certificates (purebred registered and officially upgraded
animals)
Type classification/Linear Scores.
**Organic Status Certificate
***Certified Irish Angus Breed scheme and Irish Hereford Prime Beef
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*Reactor animals declared as pedigree at valuation must have been
registered in the society herd book with the relevant breed society prior
to the date of breakdown with the exception of animals under twenty
eight days of age. Original Pedigree certificates for pedigree animals
must also be available on the date of valuation and must be provided to
the Valuer on that date. The original pedigree certificates must be
retained by the Valuer who is required to forward these with his
completed valuation to the Department.
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
**In the case of an Organic Holding, animal/s which are eligible for the
premium are those born on an Organic holding or those purchased into
the holding from another registered Organic producer. Animals
purchased into the holding from non-organic holdings are not eligible for
the premium. Reactor animals on farms which are in conversion status
will not be eligible for an organic premium and will be valued at
conventional prices (i.e. non-organic prices). Reactor animals, on
Organic Holdings, which have ASBP status (Approved for Symbol
Breeding Purposes) may qualify for a proportion of the Organic
premium. Certification (copy of licence issued by organic trust or
IOFGA) of organic status must be provided.

***In the case of animals reared in specialised schemes, namely the Irish
Aberdeen-Angus Producer Group and Irish Hereford Prime, a bonus may
be paid on qualifying animals provided that evidence of participation in
such schemes is submitted with the valuation. The appropriate bonus will
be determined by the Department based on the official terms and
conditions of the relevant scheme on the date of valuation.
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Valuation with regard to Pregnancy Status and Animals Calving Down
before Removal
7. 1
In the case of female breeding stock (cows and heifers), where pregnancy status
is uncertain and pregnancy has a major bearing on the valuation price, the Valuer
is required to insert two market values on the valuation sheets for the particular
animal viz in-calf and not in-calf. In addition, animals valued on the point of
calving (circa 4 weeks ) are required to be given two market values i.e. in-calf
and post calving prices. (Calves born post valuation and prior to removal of cow
will receive a flat rate payment of €130 if removed on veterinary or welfare
grounds as a reactor at the same time as the dam. In such circumstances, the
valuation payment on the cow will be based on the in-calf rate).
7.2
Where the Valuer inserts 2 market values for any female animal, the pregnancy
status of the particular animal will be checked from the post mortem result by
the factory on the permit (ER26) and the appropriate valuation amount will be
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used by the RVO when calculating the differential amount due to the
Herdowner. Veterinary staff, under Department supervision, carry out
pregnancy checks on all reactor cows and all reactor heifers described as “incalf” on the V13. Scans are not accepted by the Department as a means of
verifying pregnancy. The result determined by the post mortem carried out
at the factory of slaughter which includes a check test for pregnancy is final
in this regard.
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Unusual Situations
8.1
Reactor Dies Before Valuation
Where a reactor dies before valuation occurs, the Valuer will still visit the farm
and determine the valuation in accordance with the guidelines. However,
payment of compensation for such animals will be assessed on a case by case
basis taking account of any information available as to the cause of death of the
animal. In any event, knackery costs will not be paid for such animals unless the
cause of death can be certified as TB by a vet and certification of same can be
provided by the farmer.
8.2
Reactor Dies After Valuation
Payment in respect of an animal that dies after valuation and prior to removal for
factory slaughter will as per 8.1 above be considered on a case by case basis
taking account of any information available as to the cause of death of the
animal. Knackery costs will not be paid for animals unless the cause of death
can be certified as TB by a vet and certification of same can be provided by the
farmer.
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Treatment of animals with veterinary medicines and Animal Welfare
Unless they are being moved directly to a knackery, cattle being slaughtered as
reactors must comply with the same rules governing the use of animal remedies
as other cattle noted as follows:
a) No substance should be given to the animal(s) which might render their meat
unfit for human consumption.
b) The withdrawal period(s) for any medication administered to any of the
animals must have expired.
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c) Herdowners/keepers are required to sign form ER26X “Conditions for
payment of Reactor Grants” in which they undertake to give prior
notification to the RVO if any veterinary medicine has been administered to
the reactor animal/s where the withdrawal period has not expired”.
9.1 General Principles

As outlined in test notification letters Farmers should not treat (or permit to be
treated) any cattle with a veterinary medicine after they receive a test notification
letter and until the test has been completed, except where the medication is
urgently required. Such treatment may affect their entitlement to compensation.
However, the final decision as to whether the treatment was urgent rests with
the Department. The final decision will be made by the relevant HEO in
consultation with veterinary and technical staff.

Any treatment could interfere with the accuracy of the TB test and/or delay the
removal of reactors (because it is illegal to put treated animals into the food chain
before the expiry of the withdrawal period) and prolong the restriction period. All
non- urgent treatments, including routine anthelmintic/fluke dosing, should be
postponed until the individual test result for the animal is known. If farmers
consider it important that their cattle are treated for fluke or similar before the
scheduled date of the test, they may opt to bring forward the herd test (other than
a reactor retest where test intervals are critical )so that the treatment can be
administered as soon as the test result is known.

It is illegal to put treated animals into the food chain before the expiry of the
withdrawal period of a veterinary medicine. If any reactor has been treated with a
veterinary medicine farmers must notify the testing veterinary practitioner(if that
vet is not the vet who prescribed/administered the medicine ), prior to commencing
the test, who in turn must notify the Department by recording on the test report
details of the medicine administered to those animals recorded as reactors. The
Department will then contact the farmer concerned in order to establish the
circumstances of the treatment with a view to determining the position in relation to
the disposal of the reactor and compensation.

If treatment is urgently required for an animal after receipt of a notification letter,
the farmers must obtain certification to this effect from the vet. The “Urgency
Certificate” must specify (i) the nature of the condition being treated, (ii) why the
treatment was urgent and could not be delayed until after the test (iii) the precise
name of the medication administered (iv) why a medicine with a shorter withdrawal
period could not be used and (iv) why it was impracticable to bring forward the test.

In cases where a reactor has been treated with medication before or after receipt of a
test notification letter and irrespective of whether the medication was urgent or not,
a decision will be taken on a case by case basis on the timing of the on-farm
valuation. In general, where all of the reactors have been treated with a veterinary
medicine whose withdrawal period will delay the removal process, the valuation
will take place close to the end of the withdrawal period. If only some of the reactors
have been treated and have to be retained on the holding until the end of the
withdrawal period, the animals which can be removed immediately will be valued as
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normal. However, the valuation process for those being retained on the holding will
be delayed until close to the end of the withdrawal period and will be paid for by the
farmer.

In cases where reactor animals have been valued before farmers advise that the
animal/s have been medicated, a decision will be taken by the Department as to
whether it is necessary to have the reactors revalued closer to the date of removal.
Where this is deemed necessary, farmers will be required to cover any additional
valuation costs.

An animal which has been treated with a veterinary medicine whose withdrawal
period has not expired before the due date for removal as reactor will, depending
on the particular circumstances, be either (i) destroyed on the holding and removed
to a knackery at the farmers expense or (ii) retained on the holding in isolation until
the withdrawal period has expired (thereby prolonging the period of restriction).
Eligibility for compensation will depend on the particular circumstances.

In all cases where the farmer either delays the removal of a reactor or refuses to
remove a reactor penalties on compensation (where applicable) should be assessed
in line with section 17 of the booklet ‘Compensation arrangements for TB and
Brucellosis’.

The Appeals mechanism is that set out in section 18 of the booklet ‘Compensation
arrangements for TB and Brucellosis’.
Where medication of animals, subsequently identified as reactor has occurred
Herdowners should liaise with staff in the RVO regarding the specifics of each case
at which time options available to the farmer can be discussed. Eligibility for
payment under the On Farm Market Valuation, Income Supplement, and
Depopulation and Hardship Grant scheme will also be assessed in line with the
relevant criteria applying.
9.2 The following Valuation Charges are to be paid by the herdowner in respect of
additional valuation costs resulting from the medication of animals identified
as reactor :
No. of Cattle Valued
Rates
4
€103.57
5 - 30
€141.74
31 - 50
€174.42
51 and over
€174.42 and €1.95 for each
1 -
animal above 50.
These amounts will be deducted from the compensation due under the on farm
market valuation scheme or where necessary from other Department scheme
payments.
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9.3
Where a herdowner/keeper has concerns regarding any of the above he/she
should contact the RVO immediately.
Under no circumstances will the animal be eligible for payment if any illegal
substance has been administered or if a legal medicine has been
administered illegally.
Failure to alert the RVO to any of the above issues will have serious
consequences for the payment of compensation.
10.
Removal of Reactors
Following the completion of the on-farm valuation process (i.e. first valuation or
additional valuation where deemed appropriate in the case of a medicated animal
or an appeal valuation ), the reactors/in-contact animals will be removed for
slaughter from farms by the Reactor Collection Service as soon as the
necessary removal arrangements are made by the RVO. The ER26 Removal
Permit and a signed the Food Chain Information Form (Cattle 1) Form A and B,
(in respect of live animals being transported for slaughter) both of which are
included in the documentation provided must be presented to the Authorised
Reactor Collection Haulier at the time of collection of the reactor animals so that
it may accompany the reactors to slaughter. Failure to provide this form could
result in the animals being returned to the holding and the cost of collection
billed directly to the Herdowner. A Fal 1 form is provided in respect of animals
moving to a Knackery. Where deemed appropriate by the Department, reactor
calf/ves may be put down on the farm and removed directly to a knackery. A
FAL 1 form will be provided by the RVO in such cases. Also see Section 1.3 re
the possibility of removing single reactor animal/s to a factory of your choice,
subject to agreement from the Department and to your acceptance to pay the cost
of removal of the reactors and to forego compensation under the On Farm
Market Valuation, Income Supplement and Depopulation grant schemes.
It is imperative that no undue delay takes place in the removal of all the
reactor animals off farm.
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Where the removal of animals is delayed, compensation payments may be
reduced or not paid, as applicable, for any extended period arising due to such a
delay.
See also Paragraph 9 which refers to removal of reactor animals, which have
been medicated.
In certain cases for animal welfare reasons, it will be necessary for the animals to
be retained on the holding for a specified period but to be isolated from other
non reactor animals e.g. animals due to calve or who have recently calved. The
RVO will assess such cases and inform the Herdowner/Keeper accordingly of
the arrangements for collection.
11 .1
Payment of Valuation Compensation
The factory salvage price (less statutory/other deductions which may apply) will
be paid directly by the factory to the Herdowner.
The original factory invoice received by the Herdowner/Keeper must be
forwarded to the RVO, as soon as possible, so that RVO staff can begin work on
determining the amount of the differential payment due by the Department to the
Herdowner.
Subject to the conditions of the scheme, the Department will pay the Herdowner
the difference between the individual price per animal attributed by the factory
(salvage value) and the valuation attributed where such is due, taking account of
the ceiling limits, deductions to be made by the Department i.e. insurance, cost
appeal, penalties etc.
The Department will endeavour to process the net differential payments in
accordance with the Charter of Rights for Herdowners on Payments i.e. within 3
weeks of receipt of all of the documentation needed to effect the payment.
In cases where the appeal valuation is rejected outside the specified time
frame (i.e. the case cannot proceed to arbitration) and has been accepted by
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the other party, payment will be based on the appeal valuation and other
criteria as outlined above.
11.2
Documentation required for payments
It should be understood that it is not possible for the RVO to process the
net differential payment due under the On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme
without receiving all the necessary documentation and clarification from the
Herdowner/Keeper, including factory invoices, up-to-date Tax Clearance
Certificates (when required), etc. The Department is committed to paying
compensation as soon as all relevant documentation is received from the
Herdowner/Keeper. Delays in submitting the required information
/documentation to the RVO will automatically delay the processing of payments.
A checklist of the documentation required by the RVO from the
Herdowner/Keeper is attached at Appendix 4. If additional documentation is
required the RVO will contact the Herdowner directly. It is in the
Herdowner/Keeper’s interest to ensure all the required documentation is
submitted to the RVO as promptly as possible.
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RVO Payment Information to Herdowner
When the payment processing stage has concluded, the RVO will issue
Form V11 to the Herdowner detailing key information on how the payment was
determined. Under the legislation outlined earlier in this document and other
criteria set down within the scheme the Minister may reduce or refuse to pay an
amount of compensation if in his opinion the owner has failed to take
appropriate measures, has impeded or obstructed officers or officials in carrying
out functions under the Act or other as deemed appropriate. In such cases the
herdower will be informed of the issues involved and of the decision to reduce or
withhold payment. See Section 18 for appeals of such decisions.
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Special Tax Treatment
Herdowners wishing to enquire about special tax treatment on compulsory
disposal of livestock should contact their local Inspector of Taxes.
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B
Other Compensation arrangements – Depopulation Grants,
Income Supplement, and Hardship Grants
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Depopulation Grants
Herdowners whose herds are depopulated (totally or partially) in the interest of
disease control may qualify for Depopulation Grants during the rest period
provided the holding or depopulated portion thereof remains free of stock.
Grants are generally paid for each animal removed in the depopulation measure
and for those removed as reactors since the holding was restricted, on condition
that the Herdowner agrees the depopulation at the time specified by the RVO.
Animals moved into the restricted holding (with certain exemptions) may not be
eligible (see below). Where any of the reactors removed had been treated with a
medicine (Paragraph 9 refers) the payment of a Depopulation grant in respect of
such animals will be assessed on a case by case basis. Also see Section 1.2
regarding animal/s removed on an ER26A.
If agreement to depopulate is not received and depopulation takes place
subsequently, the owner is excluded from eligibility for Depopulation Grants on
all past, present, and future reactors during the restriction period i.e.
Depopulation Grants will be paid only on the in-contact animals removed at the
time of any subsequent depopulation. Depopulation Grants are paid in respect of
each calendar month of the rest period specified by the RVO and are generally
issued in one payment representing the total amount due in respect of the agreed
rest period.
Depopulation grants rates apply only to cattle in stable herds (excluding
Dealer/Feedlot).
It is important to note that the movement of any animal into a restricted
holding is prohibited, except with the written permission of the RVO and on
foot of a movement permit. Where permission was given, depopulation grants
are not payable on animals moved onto the holding during the restriction period
if these animals are subsequently deemed reactors with the exception of the
following:
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(i) introduction of a replacement stock bull(s), (ii) emergency replacement
suckler calf (notified on relevant NBAS form), (iii) animals moved in to
newly
established herds on foot of permission by the RVO using Form
ER37/ER37A
(iv) movement of animals into a herd, contiguous to a High Risk
breakdown,
suspended pending test. In the latter case (iv), permission to move
animals into
the herd is automatically provided up to the date of test or where
an extension to
test has been granted up to the revised due date of the re-
scheduled test or on
completion of the test whichever is earlier, (v) cases
where approval has been
received for movement home, to a restricted herd,
of a farmers’ own “test
negative animals” from a
rearing/grazing/feeding herd, to alleviate or prevent a
welfare problem
(subject to compliance with additional testing requirements).
In the case of an offer of depopulation to a Feedlot herd all cattle moved in
following the activation of an ER37F will not be eligible for Depopulation
Grants.
Depopulation Grant Rates: The rates currently in force are as follows:
TB
Stable Herds
Herds operating as
Feedlot following
restriction(ER37
activated)
Dealer Herds
Animal
Rate
(€)
(i)Dairy Cows / InCalf
Heifers/Pedigree
Bulls > 12 months
228.52
Nil
(ii) Other Cows /
In-Calf Heifers
126.96
Nil
(iii) Other Animals
76.16
Nil
Note: Depopulation Grant rates quoted above represent the maximum available in respect of a
4 month rest period following depopulation. Pro rata deductions will be made if the rest period
after depopulation is less than 4 months.
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Income Supplement
(i)
Income Supplement is payable in cases where disease breakdown results in the
removal of more than 10% of animals in a herd in the relevant restriction period
and where depopulation is not deemed appropriate.
(ii)
The calculation of the 10% is based on the number of qualifying animals at the
time of the disease breakdown test. (See Section 1.2 re animals removed under a
ER26A Permit, which are ineligible for payment and are not included for the
purpose of meeting the 10% criteria.)
(iii)
The date of eligibility is the date on which the total reactors removed represents
more than 10% of the herd taking account of (ii) above.
(iv)
Payments under this scheme are paid monthly in arrears and are payable in
respect of whole months only, the first whole month commencing on the date of
removal of reactors that triggered the eligibility as per (iii) above. The payment
date for any subsequent reactors removed will be linked to the first income
supplement payment date, taking account of the criterion that payments are made
in respect of whole months only.
(v)
Payment is in respect of each animal removed as a reactor from a herd, subject to
a maximum of 100 animals qualifying for payment.
(vi)
Where any of the reactors removed has been treated with a medicine (Paragraph
9 refers), payment of the Income Supplement grant in respect of such animals
will be assessed on a case by case basis, but in any event, no Income Supplement
will be payable for any extended period in the event of an animal being retained
on the farm until the withdrawal period has expired.
It is important to note that movement of any animal into a restricted herd is
prohibited, except with the written permission of the RVO and on foot of a
movement permit.
(vii)
A herdowner will not be eligible for payment of Income Supplement with effect
from the date cattle are moved into a restricted herd for the remainder of the
restriction period. However this exclusion does not apply where the RVO has
given permission to move in animals in the case of: (i) introduction of a
replacement stock bull(s), (ii) emergency replacement suckler calf (notified on
relevant NBAS form) (iii) animals moved in to newly established herds on foot
of permission by the RVO using Form ER37/ER37A and (iv) movement of
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animals into a herd, contiguous to a High Risk breakdown, suspended pending
test. In the latter case (iv), permission to move animals into the herd is
automatically provided up to the date of test or where an extension to test has
been granted up to the revised due date of the re-scheduled test or on completion
of the test whichever is earlier. (v) cases where approval has been received for
movement home, to a restricted herd, of a farmers’ own “test negative” animals
from a rearing/grazing/feeding herd, to alleviate or prevent a welfare problem
(subject to compliance with additional testing requirements).
Where eligibility for payment has already been determined prior to the animals
having been moved in, payment of Income Supplement will cease for the
remainder of that restriction period from the date of movement into the herd.
Income Supplement eligibility will also cease in the event of:

the herdowner/keeper failing to co-operate with authorised officers in
carrying out their duties under the Diseases Eradication Schemes,
including substantial delays in testing; or where not considered
substantial may result in the payment being withheld for one or more
months as deemed appropriate.

depopulation (total or partial) of the herd being deemed appropriate by the
Department;

de-restriction of the holding.

Also See Paragraph 9 which refers to cases involving the use of veterinary
medicines which may impact on (i) the eligibility for payment for animals
which have been medicated and/or (ii) on the date of de restriction as
being the relevant date on which payment under this scheme will cease i.e.
herdowners may not be eligible in respect of extended periods of
destriction where these are linked to delays resulting from the medication
of animals.
Income Supplement Monthly rates
TB
Animal
Stable Herds
Herds operating as Feedlot
following restriction (ER37
activated)
/
Dealer Herds
(i)
(i) Other Cows
Rate
(€)
Rate
(€)
38.09
Nil
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(ii) (ii) Dairy Cows & Other Animals
25.39
Nil
See note over -
Note:

Specific conditions attach to the qualification for and cessation of Income Supplement
payment. In particular, payment is in respect of whole months in arrears and subject
to payment eligibility date (see above) and, accordingly, when eligibility ceases, a pro
rata payment will not issue in respect of any remaining part month. Note also that
payment may not be made where the herd owner fails to have the Reactor Re-test
carried out within the specified time.
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Hardship Grant
The Hardship Grant eligibility period runs from 1 November to 30 April. This
Scheme is designed to alleviate the additional feed costs incurred by some
herdowner whose holdings are restricted during this period on foot of a herd
re test and where animals are retained and fed during periods of restriction.
Some exceptions to the herd retest rule may apply. These are detailed in the
Hardship Grant documentation. Potentially eligible herdowners must meet
certain conditions including requirements that they:
(i)
must not have any income from milk sales
and
(ii)
must not have any off farm income.
Potentially eligible herdowners are issued with the terms and conditions
document and application form ER97 by the RVO. Supplies of the relevant
documentation are also available at RVOs. The onus is on potentially eligible
herdowners to apply for a Hardship Grant and to ensure that they obtain and
familiarise themselves with the Hardship terms and conditions document and
application form ER97.
The rules relating to the movement of cattle into restricted holdings which
apply to the Income Supplement Schemes also apply to the Hardship
Scheme.
Hardship Grant Rates
The Scheme provides for a payment of €38 per month for each suckler cow and
€25 per month for each dairy cow or other bovine animal retained on the farm
subject to a maximum payment of €250 per month for a period not exceeding 4
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months within the period 1 November to 30 April. Note also that payment may
not be made in respect of monthly payments where there is a failure of the herd
owner to co-operate with the Department i.e. herdowner fails to have the testing
carried out within the specified time. Payment of a hardship grant for reactor
animals retained on the holding as a result of having been treated with a
medicine (Paragraph 9 refers) will be assessed on a case by case basis in line
with criteria applicable.
Note: If animals are moved into a restricted holding without permission,
Herdowners are likely to be prosecuted and all entitlement to Depopulation
grants, Income Supplement and Hardship grants may be lost (see paragraph 17
for more detail).
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C
Penalties and Appeal Mechanism
17
Penalty Deductions
Entitlement to compensation is conditional on Herdowners/Keepers complying
with the provisions of the aforementioned legislation, with the Animal Remedies
legislation, with movement, identification,*bio security and other controls laid
down under the Diseases Eradication Schemes, including the requirement not to
treat cattle prior to testing unless urgently required and other National/EU
legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of
bovine animals administered by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the
Marine. The Minister may refuse payment of compensation, in whole or in part,
where a Herdowner does not satisfy the aforementioned provisions or where the
Minister is satisfied that the Herdowner/Keeper has failed to co-operate with
authorised officers or Veterinary Inspectors of the Department in carrying out
their duties under the Schemes. In addition a person who contravenes or fails to
comply with the provisions under the aforementioned regulations render that
person liable to fine or imprisonment.
ERAD Division is required to provide the Basic Payment Section with details of
all breaches of legislation which are deemed to be non-compliances considered
for the purpose of the assessment of penalties under Cross Compliance Statutory
Management Requirement 11 (SMR 11) relating to food hygiene. These may
lead to the imposition of penalties on any applications under the Basic Payment
Scheme (BPS), Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (DAS), REPS, AEOS or GLAS.
Issues of non compliance will include herds that fail to comply with testing
requirements.
In the case of the On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme, the Department has
divided breaches into two main categories as follows:
(i)
Flagrant Breaches
“Flagrant breaches” of regulations include serious breaches of the
aforementioned regulations, breaches relating to the use of illegal substance(s)
under the Animal Remedies Regulations, interference with tests, manufacture of
reactors, persistent refusal to carry out tests, indefinite postponement of tests and
persistent failures in respect of identification regulations and movement controls.
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In the case of compensation under the On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme,
penalty deductions will range from 75% - 100% of the Gross Differential
Amount determined by the RVO and will be determined in increments of
5%.
(ii)
Technical Breaches
Breaches which are of a less serious nature and for which mitigating
circumstances apply are normally regarded as being “technical breaches” of the
regulations. Some examples, though not exhaustive, include illegal movement of
bovines, failure to test as required, identification regulation failure(s).In the case
of compensation under the On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme, penalty
deductions will range from 5% - 25% of the Gross Differential Amount
determined by the RVO, having regard for the scale and type of breach and
the mitigating circumstances involved. Penalty deductions will be
determined in increments of 5%.
Factors which are taken into account in determining technical breach penalty
deductions include:
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The scale (including frequency),
The type of breach,
The mitigating circumstances involved,
The general record of compliance with disease eradication
regulations and co-operation with Department Officials.
Appeal Mechanisms
18.1 The Appeals procedure relating to the valuation of animals is set out in
Paragraph 5. The appeals mechanism for payment related issues is set out in this
Section, including payment decisions involving calculation of the notional milk
Yield /use of official milk recording data, reduction of payment due to penalties
applied, reduction or non payment of compensation in respect of reactor animals
which have been medicated prior to testing/removal (Section 9 refers).
18.2
As outlined above in non-valuation cases where the Herdowner wishes to
request a review of the decision relating to his/her payment, s/he should write to
the HEO in the RVO outlining the issues for consideration and requesting a
review of the decision reached. The appeal must be lodged within two months
of the relevant decision. The Herdowner, if unsuccessful in this review, will
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also be given the option to have the case appealed further to the Regional
Assistant Principal Officer (RAP) which must be lodged within 2 months of
the relevant decision following which a final decision will issue.
18.3
If the Herdowner, having received the RAP decision, is still dissatisfied with the
deduction applied, s/he can further appeal the decision to the Agriculture
Appeals Office, Kilminchy Court, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
The Agriculture Appeals Act, 2001 was enacted on 9 July 2001 and its
Regulations came into effect on 13 May 2002. It is a specified requirement that
the appeal must be lodged to the Agriculture Appeals Office within 3 months
of the RAP decision. The decision of the Agriculture Appeals Office is binding
on the Department and on the Herdowner concerned.
ERAD Division
August 2015
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Form V13
Agriculture, Food and The Marine
Reference:
Herd No.:
Herd Type:
Date Breakdown:
Disease:
Keepers Name:
Keepers Address:
On -Farm Market Valuation Sheet
Appendix 1
Number of Reactor Animals to be Valued:
To Be Completed by Valuer
Reactor Animals located at:_________________
_________________________________________
Date of Valuation:
________________
Valuer Surname:
________________
Valuer First Name: ________________
Valuer Code:
________________
No. of Animals Valued:
Keepers Phone No.:_________________
Mobile No. _________________
Original/Appeal: ___________
Notional Herd Avg. Milk Yield: ______Kg.
Date 1st Valuation
(Gallons x 4.68 / Litres ÷ 0.9712)
n__________
Milk Recorded Herd: YES/NO
Recorded Herd Avg.Milk:_______Kg/Fat:______%
Cows Spring Calving
Protein:________%
Autumn Calving:
Valuer Assigned: ________________________
Code:_____________
Breeding Programme _________________________________________________
Date Notified: __________________
To be completed by: _________
__________________________________________________________________
SAO Signature: _____________________
Date: ____________________
__________________________________________________________________
National ID
Reactor D.O.B S Breed Ped/ Lact No/ Last
Tag
E
X
Non Category Calving
Date *
Ind.
Type Overall
Yield Foot Y/N
Class Merit/
Quality
Kg. Fat %
Prot%
Compensation will not be paid on animals valued, which are subsequently identified as having
been moved into the herd during restriction, with the exception of a stock bull, replacement calf
and in the case of newly established herds.
Valuation amounts stated above are payable strictly in accordance with scheme ceilings, penalty
deductions and other specified conditions as provided for under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme.
Valuer Signature:__________________________Date:_______________
Calf at
SBV/ EBI
Live
Price/
Market Value **€
EBI Amount Weight 100 Kg (In Calf)
Kg.
Euro
(Not in Calf)
* L.C.D is last calving date as per CMMS eg. June 2005 should be entered as 06.05
** Where pregnancy status is uncertain and this has a major bearing on value, two values should be
determined and the amount paid will be based on the results of pregnancy diagnosis by post mortem
examination
Includes EBI Amount where applicable
*** Please enter "PC" where value refers to post calving value.
Form V8
T.B. Eradication Scheme
On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme
Keeper/Owner Agreement/Non Agreement Declaration
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THIS FORM IS COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO YOUR LOCAL RVO WITHIN 4
WORKING DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE FIRST VALUATION .
IN THE CASE OF AN APPEAL VALUATION IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THIS FORM IS COMPLETED AND
RETURNED TO THE RVO FOR RECEIPT IN THAT OFFICE NOT LATER THAN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE
VALUERS REPORT (V13). In particular, failure to return the form in the case of rejection of the appeal
valuation within the specified time frame, will render the case ineligible for consideration by the
Arbitration Panel.
WHERE THERE IS A DELAY IN THE REMOVAL OF REACTORS DUE TO A FAILURE BY YOU TO RETURN
THIS FORM, WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIMEFRAME, A PENALTY MAY BE IMPOSED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PENALTY DEDUCTIONS DETAILED IN THE ‘IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
HERDOWNERS/KEEPERS’ BOOKLET.
Note: In some instances valuation may include reactors which have been moved into the herd during the
restriction period and which will not be eligible for compensation payments.
Acceptance1:
I have noted the conditions and I hereby declare that I accept the first/appeal valuation (delete as
appropriate) completed in respect of the individual animal(s) under the above Scheme by *
______________________________(Valuer) and to have reactor/in-contact animals removed from my farm
by the Reactor Collection Service (R.C.S.) for slaughter on the first available occasion.
Signed ________________________Tel Nos (M)____________(H)____________
Herd Number ______________________
Date_________________
OR
Rejection
see footnote 1
I have noted the conditions and I hereby declare that I do not accept the first/appeal valuation (delete as
appropriate) completed in respect of the individual animal(s)
by * ___________________(Valuer).
I wish to apply to have (i) an appeal valuation carried out by ____________________ from the valuation
panel or (ii) the matter referred to the Arbitration Panel. The Arbitration process is only available where
both an initial and appeal valuation have been completed. If you are rejecting an appeal valuation the
completed V8 must be lodged with Department not later than 14 days from the date of the Valuers report
which includes the day of the valuation. The submission to arbitration form must also be returned within 6
weeks of that date.
I understand that once the appeal valuation has been completed, all the reactor/in contact animals must be
urgently removed from my farm by the R.C.S. for slaughter as soon as the necessary arrangements are made.
Signed ___________________________ Tel Nos (M)_____________
Herd Number _____________________
(H)__________________
Date______________
*Name of Valuer who completed the valuation
1
Where the animal(s) is/are located at a contract rearing premises the keeper is advised with regard to the acceptance/rejection of the valuation to have an
arrangement with the “source keeper” or owner, as appropriate, which should include provision for appropriate consultation regarding the valuation(s)
attributed.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
APPENDIX 3
ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME ARBITRATION PANEL
The membership of the above panel are appointed under the aforementioned legislation
and are comprised of a Chairman, Farming Bodies representative and Department
representative.
A Herdowner/Keeper or the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine may refer
the question of the determination of market value to the Arbitration Panel following
completion of the On-Farm Market Valuation Process (i.e. first valuation and appeal).
The Arbitration Panel will take submissions and at the option of either party hold an oral
hearing at a convenient provincial venue and will meet quarterly or more often if
required for the purpose of hearing disputes.
As provided for in the legislation governing the payment of compensation the ceiling of
€2,800 (inclusive of factory salvage price or payment under a policy of insurance in
respect of the animal) will apply to payments in respect of any individual animal, except
in respect of one pedigree stock bull per breakdown episode where a ceiling of €3,500
(inclusive of factory salvage price or payment under a policy of insurance in respect of
the animal) will apply.
Subject to the overriding jurisdiction of the Arbitration Panel, either party may arrange
such representation and call such witnesses as are required provided due notice is given
to the panel and the other party.
All documentation furnished to the Arbitration Panel must be furnished to the other
party.
The Arbitration will be conducted pursuant to the legislation governing compensation,
and the 2010 Arbitration Act. The decision of the Arbitration Panel will be final and
binding on both parties. The Panel will give reasons for its decision in each case. The
Arbitration Panel may at its absolute discretion award the costs of the Arbitration to
either party (i.e. the costs of the Arbitration Panel or a portion of them against either
party).
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
The Arbitration Panel will not make any award for costs of the representation of any
party to the Tribunal or the expenses of any witness called other than the approved
Valuer/s if required by the Panel.
The approved Valuer or (Valuers) will not attend the Arbitration hearing unless their
presence is required by the Arbitration Panel.
The Arbitration process will be initiated by (i) the herdowner having completed and
returned a V8 to the RVO rejecting an appeal valuation to be received not later than 14
days from the date of the Valuer’s report /the Department having completed and
returned an equivalent form within the specified time frame. In addition the attached
completed submission shall be lodged with the Arbitration Panel by the applicant (either
the Herdowner/Keeper or the Department) within 6 weeks of the valuation date.
The Submission will have attached all of the documentation upon which the applicant
relies, the list of applicant’s representatives and witnesses. The representatives
/witnesses specified cannot be altered at a later date to include additional witnesses save
in exceptional/mitigating circumstances.
The Arbitration Panel will furnish a full copy of the submission with attachments to the
Respondent (Herdowner/Keeper or Department) and will require that a Response which
will include all documentation upon which the Respondent relies and a list of the
Respondent’s Representatives and Witnesses will be filed with the Arbitration Panel
within a period of 2 weeks from receipt of the Submission.
A complete copy of the Response and Attachments will be furnished by the Arbitration
Panel to the Applicant.
Upon receipt of all completed documentation, the Arbitration Panel will, if requested,
convene an oral hearing and, thereafter, issue an Award or in the alternative consider the
written Submissions only and, thereafter, issue an Award.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME
SUBMISSION TO ARBITRATION
I wish to have the determination of the live valuation under the above Scheme referred for
final determination by the Arbitration Panel.
*Or
I have been advised that a valuation of (
) animals in my herd has been referred by the
*Department /Herdowner for final determination by the Arbitration Panel.
I acknowledge that the decision of the Arbitration Panel will be final and binding and that
the dispute will be determined in accordance with the Arbitration Acts, 1954 to 1998
updated 2010. Decisions are pursuant to the aforementioned legislation which apply to this
scheme and other criteria laid down by the Minister.
(i) I enclose copies of all valuations and other documentary evidence upon which I will rely
at the Arbitration hearing (Tick if appropriate)
or
(ii) I will forward copies of all valuations and other documentary evidence upon which I
will rely at the Arbitration hearing as per *date specified by the Panel.
I request that there be an oral hearing and I propose to call the following witnesses and I
understand that it will not be possible to call additional witnesses at a later date save in
exceptional mitigating circumstances.
I will be represented by:DATED THIS
DAY OF
SIGNED/-----------------------------------------------------------------To: The Arbitration Panel
On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme,
C/O ERAD Division,
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Administration Building, Ground Floor, Block 2
Backweston
Celbridge
Co Kildare
*A letter detailing the date will forward separately.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
APPENDIX 4
On–Farm Market Valuation Scheme
CHECKLIST
Documentation required to be furnished by the Herdowner/Keeper
to enable the RVO process the Net Differential Payment due

Original copy of Factory Invoice.

Agreement to Cleanse and Disinfect (Form ER64) is attached (see Appendix
6).

Pedigree Certificates for pedigree animals, if not already given to Valuer on
day of valuation.

Organic Status Certificate if not already given to Valuer on day of valuation

Certified Irish Angus Beef scheme and Irish Hereford Prime Beef

P.P.S.N. number if compensation payment is likely to exceed €650. This
information must be furnished on Form TC10A which is attached (see
Appendix 6).

Tax Clearance Certificate will be required in cases where compensation is
likely to exceed €10,000 in any 12 month period. The RVO will contact you
where the above is likely to be required. The appropriate form requesting tax
clearance can be obtained from your local Revenue Commissioners Office.

Where appropriate, details of insurance payments due/paid directly to
Herdowners as a result of private insurance on animals removed as reactors
should also be supplied to the Department even where such payments are
received after compensation has been paid by the Department.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Form TC10A
APPENDIX 5
ERAD – DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND
THE MARINE
Disease Eradication Schemes
Tax Clearance Details
(to be completed by Herdowner/keeper)
Herdowner’s Name & Address
Herd No:
PPS No:
Tax District:
I wish to confirm that the details above are correct and to the best of my knowledge my
tax affairs are in order.
Signed:
Date:
(Herdowner)
Note for herdowner
You should supply the above information to the RVO to enable grants to be paid
without delay. If grants paid to you under the Schemes exceed €10,000(in respect of
applications received after 1 January 2007) in a 12 month period, a Tax Clearance
Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners should be supplied.
Tax Reference Number means:
(i)
In the case of a self-employed person or a company, the reference number stated
on any return of income from or notice of assessment issued to that person or
company by his inspector or taxes. Where a herdowner has not been issued with
a tax reference number he/she should ask his local tax office for a number.
(ii)
In the case of a person paying income tax under P.A.Y.E., the Personal Public
Service (P.P.S.) number. (Herdowners with off-farm income would fall into this
category.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Form ER 64
Appendix 6
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE
ER64
Disease Eradication Schemes
Herd No.
Dear
,
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine requires that appropriate cleansing and
disinfection is carried out on your holding following the recent disease breakdown in your herd.
The attached statutory ER24 Notice requiring Cleansing and Disinfection of your Premises sets
out the procedures which must be undertaken on your holding. The disinfectant chosen must be
used at the dilution specified and must be approved for the particular disease in question.
You may carry out the cleansing and disinfection yourself or you have the option of engaging a
competent outside agency, such as Farm Relief Service, to carry out this disinfection at your
expense.
Your holding cannot be de-restricted on the appropriate date until such time as the cleansing and
disinfection measures have been carried out.
Attached also is a Form ER 64A. When cleansing and disinfection has been completed, you
must complete and submit Part A to the Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) along with the
following:
(i) copies of the invoices relating to purchase of approved disinfectant,
a. or,
(ii) copies of 3rd party invoices from the party who carried out disinfection/cleansing on
your holding.
The payment of compensation will be withheld pending the completion of cleansing and
disinfection. However, if your cattle are housed, it may not be feasible for you to have cleansing
and disinfection of your premises carried out at this time. In these circumstances, the payment of
compensation will not be delayed, providing you give a commitment in writing on attached
ER64A (Part B) to have cleansing and disinfection completed at a later date. The ER64A (Part
A) should subsequently be returned when the disinfection has been completed.
Your holding may be selected for inspection to ensure that cleansing and disinfection has been
carried out and, in such cases, you will be contacted by a Department official.
If you have any queries on this matter, please contact the RVO.
Signed : _____________________________
Veterinary Inspector
Date :
______________________________
RVO
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
ER 64 A
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN PART A OF THIS FORM TO THE DISTRICT
VETERINARY OFFICE WITHIN THREE WORKING DAYS OF HAVING COMPLETED
CLEANSING AND DISINFECTION OF PREMISES.
IF YOU WISH TO DEFER CLEANSING AND DISINFECTION TO A LATER
DATE, PLEASE COMPLETE PART B OF THIS FORM AND RETURN IT
IMMEDIATELY TO THE DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICE
Part A
DECLARATION OF COMPLETION OF CLEANSING AND DISINFECTION BY
HERDOWNER/KEEPER
Name:
Herd Number:
I completed cleansing and disinfection as per the ER 24 instructions
on:
Date:
/
/20
I attach relevant invoices /receipts for the purchase of disinfectant approved for use in the
relevant disease or from third parties who completed the cleansing and disinfection on my
behalf using a disinfection approved for the relevant disease.
Signature ______________________________________
Herdowner/Keeper
Date __________________________________________
------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you are deferring to a later date, retain Part A and send Part B to the RVO immediately.
Send Part A to the RVO when the cleansing/disinfection has been completed.
------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --ER64A
Part B
Name:
Herd Number:
I wish to defer cleansing and disinfection to a different date than that specified on the ER24
instructions.
I undertake to complete cleansing and disinfection procedures by:
Date:
/
/20
I will submit the ‘DECLARATION OF COMPLETION OF CLEANSING AND
DISINFECTION BY HERDOWNER/KEEPER’ and relevant invoices to the RVO within
three working days of completion of the process.
I understand that my herd will not be de-restricted until such time as these procedures have been
completed in accordance with instructions provided on Form ER 24.
Signature: ___________________
Herdowner/Keeper
Date: ______________
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
SAMPLE ONLY :Appendix 7
Food Chain Information (CATTLE I) Form A
(In accordance with the EU Food Hygiene Regulations)
ATTACH ALL RELEVANT PASSPORTS TO THIS DOCUMENT
Producer Declaration to Slaughter Plant
Name of Herdowner
Food Chain Information-to be supplied by the keeper/person in
charge
of the cattle to be slaughtered
Address
Herd Number
In the case of the _____ cattle in this consignment, the identity documents of which accompany this
declaration, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge:

Relevant and appropriate passports and/or movement permits accompany/will accompany
these animals to the slaughterhouse

Each animal is clean enough not to present an unacceptable risk for slaughter and dressing
operations

Each animal is tagged with appropriate official identification

The farm of origin is not under disease restriction or investigation¹

The cattle are healthy and have not tested positive for any condition that might render their
meat unfit for human consumption.

No substance including feed has been given to the cattle which might render their meat unfit
for human consumption

The prescribed withdrawal period has been observed for any medication administered

All animals can walk unaided and be transported without injury or undue suffering.
If the animals do not fulfil all the above statements, please provide additional
information on form B – otherwise, please sign below.
Signature of Keeper/Person in Charge _______________________________________________
Date
_______/_______/______ Time of loading:____________________________
TOTAL NO OF CATTLE
1Explanatory Note: Under the Regulations, animals must not come from a holding or area subject to movement prohibition or other restriction for
reasons of animal or public health, except where the competent authority so permits. Cattle may therefore be presented for slaughter once they come
from a herd where no movement restrictions apply or where movement is allowed with a permit from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the
Marine.
To be completed by the Haulier
Name:
(PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS)
Vehicle Registration no:
DAFF Approved Haulier No.:
I declare that the transport vehicle was clean at the time of loading and that all the cattle described above were
able to walk unaided onto the transport vehicle and could be transported in this vehicle without undue pain or
undue suffering
Signature______________________________________________
___________/___________/_______________
Date
_______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Lot No.
To be Completed by Slaughterhouse Operator
Date of arrival of above consignment ________/______/_______
____________________________.
Time of unloading of above consignment
I have requested, received and checked the Food Chain Information for the cattle described above. They have been examined by me and (with the
exception of the _____animals that were dead on arrival) as far as I can judge:
Are correctly identified*
Are healthy *
Do not come from a restricted holding or area*
A
Are in a satisfactory state as regards welfare*
Unacceptable
B
C
Clean Livestock Policy Category*
A = Satisfactory
B = Acceptable
C=
(With Remedial Action)
(Require
Extensive Remedial Action)
Are accepted by me and presented for ante-mortem examination*
Signature________________________________________ Date_____________/___________/_____________
FBO Approval
Number /Stamp
*PLEASE ENTER THE NUMBER OF CATTLE IN EACH BOX.
ADDITIONAL FOOD CHAIN INFORMATION – Form B
Information about animals showing signs of a disease or condition that may affect
the safety of meat derived from them.
Identification of animals – or attach list
Describe any relevant diseases or conditions that
may affect the safety of the meat (or diagnosis if a
veterinary surgeon has examined the animal (s)) *
Describe any analysis of samples taken from animals
on the holding, or other samples, showing that the
animals in this consignment may have been exposed
to any disease or condition that may affect the safety
of the meat or to substances likely to result in
residues in meat *
* Delete if not applicable
Withdrawal periods have been observed for all veterinary medicines and other treatments
administered to the animals while on this holding and previous holdings.
Producer’s signature
Print name
Date
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Appendix 8
CONTACT DETAILS FOR REGIONAL VETERINARY OFFICES OF THE
DEPARTMENT – VETERINARY /ERADICATION MATTERS
Herdowners
Based in County:
Herd No
Prefix Ref
Contact Office
based in
Address : Regional Veterinary Office,
Department of Agriculture, Food and the
Marine
Carlow
A
Castlebar
Michael Davitt House, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
Cavan
B
Cavan
Government Offices, Farnham Street, Cavan
094 9035300
1890 200 507
0761 064439
0494368200
1890200508
Clare
C
Naas
Poplar House, Poplar Square, Naas, Co. Kildare
045 873035
Cork
D
Cork City
Hibernian House, 80, South Mall, Cork
021 4851400
Donegal
E
Donegal
Meeting House Street, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.
074 9173600
Dublin
F
Naas
Poplar House, Poplar Square, Naas, Co. Kildare
045 873035
Galway
G
Galway
Aras an tSáile, Lakeshore Drive, Renmore,
Galway
091 507600
Kerry
H
Portlaoise
Eircom Building , Knockmay Road, Portlaoise
051 312300
Kildare
I
Naas
Poplar House, Poplar Square, Naas, Co. Kildare
045 873035
Kilkenny
J
Portlaoise
Eircom Building, Knockmay Road, Portlaoise
051 312300
Laois
K
Naas
Poplar House, Poplar Square, Naas, Co. Kildare
045 873035
Leitrim
L
Drumshanbo
Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
071 9682000
1890 253 101
Limerick
M
Naas
Poplar House, Poplar Square, Naas, Co. Kildare
045 873035
Longford
N
Drumshanbo
Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
071 9682000
1890 253 101
Louth
O
Navan
Government Offices, Athlumney, Kilcarn, Navan,
Co. Meath.
046 9079030
1890 253 110
Mayo
P
Castlebar
Michael Davitt House, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
094 9035300
1890 200 507
Meath
Q
Navan
Government Offices, Athlumney, Kilcarn, Navan,
Co. Meath.
Monaghan
R
Cavan
Government Offices, Farnham Street, Cavan
Offaly
S
Cavan
Government Offices, Farnham Street, Cavan
Telephone No
046 9079030
1890 253 110
0761 064439
049 4368200
1890 200 508
0761 064439
049 4368200
1890 200 508
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
0761 064439
049 4368200
1890 200 508
Roscommon
T
Cavan
Government Offices, Farnham Street, Cavan.
Sligo
U
Drunmshanbo
Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.
Tipperary
T
Cavan
Government Offices, Farnham Street, Cavan
Waterford
W
Portlaoise
Eircom Building, Knockmay Road, Portlaoise
Westmeath
X
Cavan
Government Offices, Farnham Street, Cavan
051 312300
0761 064439
049 4368200
1890 200 508
Wexford
Y
Castlebar
Michael Davitt House, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
094 9035300
1890 200 507
Wicklow West
Z201-Z226
Naas
Poplar House, Poplar Square, Naas, Co. Kildare
045 873035
Wicklow East
Z101-Z148
Castlebar
Michael Davitt House, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
094 9035300
1890 200 507
071 9682000
1890 253 101
0761 064439
049 4368200
1890 200 508