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Veterinary inspections from Russia in Ireland this week

Posted 13/05/2014

 

All of the companies due to receive visits are currently supplying produce to the Russian market. It is believed that the visiting Russian delegation will be accompanied by Department of Agriculture representatives thoughout. The visit will be topped and tailed with formal briefing sessions, involving senior officials from the Department of Agriculture and members of the visiting veterinary team from Russia.

This week’s visits follow the recent inspections of 30 Irish dairy companies by a veterinary delegation from China. Irish food exports to Russia have increased steadily over recent years and were worth €150 million in 2011. However, Russia currently has a ban on pork imports from EU countries, including Ireland.