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Is venison the sustainable meat of the future?

Experts in the UK say that university students should be encouraged to eat venison as a solution ...

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13.34 12 Jan 2026


Is venison the sustainable meat of the future?


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13.34 12 Jan 2026


Experts in the UK say that university students should be encouraged to eat venison as a solution to cull the burgeoning deer population.

Should Ireland follow suit? Is venison a better option than other meats?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Peter Windsor, Representative of the Irish Deer Society, Sarah Keogh, Dietician and Founder of Eatwell, Keith Grant of Keith Grant Master Butchers in Roundwood and John Tierney, Campaigns Director at the Association of Hunt Saboteurs.


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