Who would be killing a calf at eight weeks? 'No one in their right mind', says Bord Bia official

John Murray, Bord Bia director of meat, food and beverages
Ciaran Moran
Bord Bia is keen to eliminate calf slaughtering at a young age, Bord Bia CEO Jim O'Toole said last week.
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