Regulation 4 Specific requirements: animals and farm businessesI1
Northern Ireland
The Department shall issue a payment in relation to an eligible bovine animal of the category set out in the second column of the Table.
Table
| Genotyping scheme period | Eligible bovines |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2027 | All existing dairy breeding females (cows). Dairy replacement youngstock female. All existing beef breeding females (cows). Beef replacement youngstock female. All existing stock bulls (dairy and beef) or potential to be. |
| 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2027 | All new birth registrations (male and female, dairy and beef). |
The Department shall issue payment for eligible genotyping events in which an eligible cow has given birth to one or more dead calves, from the date of the coming into operation of these Regulations.
The Department shall not issue payment for any subsequent genotyping events for animals not in the herd of the applicant on 31 December 2027.
Subject to paragraphs (1) and (3) the Department shall issue payment for eligible genotypes received up to and including 15 May 2028.
An eligible farm business shall—
have applied to be part of the scheme; and
provide such further information in relation to any animal as the Department may request.
The tissue tag used by the applicant must be issued by an approved supplier.