North's agriculture minister announces review into shooting of 51 cows
Details of a review into a court deprivation order that led to more than 50 cows being shot in Co Tyrone have been published.
The North's agriculture minister Andrew Muir said the review would provide an “independent and evidence-based assessment” of the actions of his officials.
Dr Martin Blake, former chief veterinary officer for Ireland, has been appointed to carry out the review.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (Daera) Humane Slaughter Team carried out the cull of the cattle on land near Fivemiletown in June.
Concerns have been raised by some political representatives and farmers about the public nature of the incident and Muir has ordered an external review of the circumstances.
Hundreds of farmers protested outside Stormont on Monday as Muir answered questions about the incident at his scrutiny committee.
Announcing the details of the review, Muir said: “The operation undertaken...
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