This item was published during the term of a previous administration that ended in April 2007
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Brucellosis compensation level announced
02/12/2002
The maximum compensation payable during December for an
animal slaughtered and valued for compensation because it
is affected with brucellosis, or is a reactor when tested
for the disease, will be £579.
In accordance with the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis
Compensation (Scotland) Order 1978, as amended, the maximum
compensation for an animal affected with Brucellosis or for
an animal which is a reactor is calculated to be an amount
equal to 75% of whichever is the lower amount of either:
its market value; or £772 which is 125% 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).
Figures are based on returns from sample markets in
Great Britain showing sales of commercial grade Friesian
cows and heifers in milk and in calf. The December 2002
figure is a calculation based on the average market price
for November 2002 which was £618.15. The November 2002
figures have been duplicated for the December 2002 figure
due to insufficent market returns.
There is no limit on the compensation paid for cattle
slaughtered because they have been in contact with affected
animals or reactors.
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.
An amendment to the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis
(Compensation) (Scotland) Order 1978 came into effect on 4
September 1998. From that date farmers will be compensated
the full market value for animals which are slaughtered
because they are affected with TB.