The reduction in VAT on respiratory vaccines to 9% is a move in the right direction, but falls short of the complete removal sought by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), animal health chair David Hall said.
Hall welcomed the reduction, but said that it is disappointing that farmers will continue to pay 9% VAT on these important preventative medicines.
“It is frustrating that the scope has been limited to respiratory vaccines. All vaccination plays a key role in protecting animal health, preventing disease and reducing the need for antibiotics,” he stated.
Antimicrobial resistance
“The Government’s iNAP strategy recognises the importance of tackling antimicrobial resistance and farmers must be supported with access to competitively priced vaccines.”
He called on the Government to build on this measure by removing VAT from all animal vaccines.
“This would be a practical step to reduce costs for farmers and support their continued efforts to improve animal health and reduce antibiotic use,” Hall concluded.
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