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National Beef Welfare Scheme
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The objective of the National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS) is to further increase the economic efficiency of, and enhance animal health and husbandry, on suckler farms.
You can apply for the scheme if you:
- are the holder of an active herd number with Herd Owner status;
- submitted an application for a Basic Income Support for Sustainability in 2023; and
- are a suckler beef farmer, that is, you have eligible calves born to eligible suckler cows during the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023
- IBR sampling
- meal feeding calves pre- and post-weaning.
Both actions are mandatory and must be completed satisfactorily for a maximum overall payment.
IBR: From €120 to €300 per herd depending on the number of animals tested.
Meal Feeding: €35 per calf up to a maximum of 40 calves.
Payments will be made in December 2023.
Applications must be made on agfood.ie.
Application opening date is 03 August 2023.
Application closing date is 26 September 2023.
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National Beef Welfare Scheme
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Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Government Offices Old Abbeyleix Road Portlaoise Co Laois
, R32 RPA6
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National Beef Welfare Scheme, NBWS