The cattle were shot in a field last month during an operation carried out by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following a court order. The incident sparked widespread criticism after members of the public witnessed parts of the cull, with local residents and political representatives raising concerns about how the operation was carried out. AdvertisementReviewMinister Muir said he recognised the concerns that had been expressed and confirmed the review would be conducted by someone outside DAERA. The UFU called for the independent review to be transparent, thorough and completed within a clear timeframe. It said the review should examine decisions made before the operation, events on the ground, animal handling, veterinary oversight and operational control.