HC Deb 18 May 1950 vol 475 c172W
58. Mr. Vane

asked the Minister of Agriculture what representations he has received with regard to the present method of marking the ears of calves in respect of which calf subsidy is payable; and what alternatives have been suggested.

Mr. T. Williams

I have received representations from the National Cattle Breeders' Association, the Red Poll Cattle Society and a number of private owners, who have suggested the following alternatives:

  1. (1) The use of an instrument making a hole⅜in. instead of ½in diameter.
  2. (2) The use of tattoo marks.
  3. (3) The acceptance of breed society markings as identifying marks for the purposes of the calf subsidy.

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