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Warble Fly (Irish Cattle)

Volume 527: debated on Thursday 6 May 1954

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asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware of the arrival of large numbers of Irish cattle showing heavy infestation with the grubs of the warble fly; if he has yet received a report from his inspector at Fishguard on a badly diseased consignment which was shipped from Waterford last week; and what action, in conjunction with the Irish Department of Agriculture, he is taking to prevent recurrences which conflict with his Department's campaign to eradicate this pest.

I am aware that Irish cattle entering this country are frequently found to be infested with warble fly maggots. Reports from my veterinary officer at Fishguard indicate that the proportion of heavily infested cattle in the consignment from Waterford mentioned by my hon. Friend was above the average for the season. I have had under review the whole problem of warble infestation to see whether it is practicable to take any further corrective steps, and I am writing fully to my hon. Friend.