FMD farmers claim state is avoiding full compensation payments
The state is continuing “to find loopholes” to avoid compensation payments for foot and mouth (FMD) affected livestock units, the Voice for Livestock Breeders association claimed on Wednesday. “It’s unacceptable for the president himself to come… and say, ‘Pay for the animals we’ve culled and counted,’ while the [veterinary services] focus on the financial aspects and try to find laws, clauses, and articles to cite in order to find a way to avoid paying people,” the organisat
Livestock farmers are accusing state veterinary services of deliberately seeking ways to avoid full compensation payments for animals culled due to the foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. The Voice for Livestock Breeders association claims that despite presidential directives for payment, officials are citing legal technicalities to deny farmers their due remuneration, which amounts to millions of euros for larger operations. The association's president highlighted that errors in animal declarations, known to the services for years, are now being used as a reason to withhold funds.
This dispute highlights potential systemic issues in government compensation processes and impacts the financial stability of farmers affected by disease outbreaks.
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