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New bovine TB board established in Wales to tackle disease on farms

Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies said he wanted the board to be represented 'largely' by farmers, with a farmer also set to be named its chair

Chris Brayford
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鈥淔arming families hit by bovine TB on their farms are emotionally traumatised by this disease."
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鈥淔arming families hit by bovine TB on their farms are emotionally traumatised by this disease."

A new bovine TB eradication programme board has been established in Wales to help eradicate the disease and burden on farmers and their businesses. Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies said he...

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