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Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Compensation
26/02/1998
The Scottish Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Department have announced that £579 will be the maximum compensation payable during March 1998 for an animal slaughtered and valued for compensation purposes because it is affected with brucellosis or tuberculosis, or is a reactor when tested for either disease.
BACKGROUND
1. In accordance with the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Compensation (Scotland) Order 1978, as amended, the maximum compensation for an affected animal or reactor is calculated to be an amount equal to 75 per cent of whichever is the lower amount of either:
1.1 its market value; or
1.2 £772 which is 125 per cent of the average price for the month occurring two months prior to the one in which the market value of the animal was determined (rounded down to the nearest £4).
3. Based on returns from sample markets in Great Britain showing sales of 1,035 commercial grade Friesian cows and heifers in milk and in calf with a total sale price of £641,273, the average price for the month of January 1997 was £620.
4. There is no limit on the compensation paid for cattle slaughtered because they have been in contact with affected animals or reactors.
5. The number of animals, average price and compensation limit announced in this notice will also apply to cattle valued for slaughter in England and Wales during the same month.
News Release: 0370/98
February 26, 1998