529 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the 30 day brucellosis test to either 60 or 90 days in view of the fact that most farmers have less than 20 days to move their animals by the time they get their results back from the test and that there is little or no risk from the disease at the present time; his views on whether this issue is causing hardship for farmers and especially for those bringing animals to shows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31918/08]

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529 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the 30 day brucellosis test to either 60 or 90 days in view of the fact that most farmers have less than 20 days to move their animals by the time they get their results back from the test and that there is little or no risk from the disease at the present time; his views on whether this issue is causing hardship for farmers and especially for those bringing animals to shows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31918/08]

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