Brucellosis compensation rates for September 2007

The compensation payable for reactors, for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in September 2007, will be either:

a) 75% of the animal’s market value: or

b) 75% of £988 (75% of £1,288 in the case of pedigree animals)

whichever is the lesser.

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