Move to curb use of antibiotics in farm animals
MEPs last week backed new proposals to limit the use of antibiotics on farms. The aim would be to to keep food free from resistant bacteria. If it is adopted, it will mean giving drugs to animals will only be allowed when a vet has given the go ahead if…
Brexit fallout could result in two extra MEPs for Ireland
An interesting twist from the Brexit fallout could result in two extra MEP seats for Ireland. Britain currently has seventy three (73) MEPs who will all lose their seats once the UK leaves the EU. Last night the European parliament debated a report on the future composition of the Parliament…