It's claimed that local farmers could see a massive loss on their cattle unless a new system at marts is developed by the government.
The online only sale system at marts crashed on Saturday with animals that travelled to marts being returned unsold classed as having a move on their records.
Leitrim Councillor Paddy O Rourke is calling on special measures to be implemented to allow ringside sales to prevent a major crisis.
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He says the agriculture sector cannot continue the way it is in Level 5 restrictions
