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草榴社区 face 拢96m bill from bTB, new report says

Almost 拢50 million (51.4%) of the total cost is carried by herds that have had no breakdown, the study has revealed

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 4 min read
UFU deputy-president Glenn Cuddy said: "This analysis highlights that bTB is not only a persistent animal health issue, but a significant economic one, representing a major and persistent drag on farm profitability."
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UFU deputy-president Glenn Cuddy said: "This analysis highlights that bTB is not only a persistent animal health issue, but a significant economic one, representing a major and persistent drag on farm profitability."

More work is needed to support farmers from the heartbreaking impact of bovine TB (bTB) after a new study revealed the agricultural sector in Northern Ireland (NI) is footing a near 拢100 million bill to...

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