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Farm attractions urged to tighten safety for school holiday visitors after parasite leaves dozens ill

Public Health Wales advises farmers running public lamb-feeding events to avoid offering close contact with animals, such as holding, cuddling and kissing lambs to prevent cryptosporidium

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Farm attractions urged to tighten safety for school holiday visitors after parasite leaves dozens ill

As the school holidays approach, Public Health Wales has advised farmers to take precautions while running public lamb-feeding events. This comes as the health body has published a new paper showing...

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