David, who has been battling bovine TB on his farm for years, said watching his stock bull Ernie, two heifers and a cow being culled was one of the worst days of his farming life.
The animals tested positive for bovine TB during a routine six-monthly check test earlier this month. They were shot on farm because they’d been given worming medication which meant they couldn’t be taken to a slaughterhouse.
Hearing from farmers in their own words helps to illustrate the devastating impact that this disease has on animals, families and their livelihoods. If you’d like to tell your story, click here to email us. You don’t have to be identified if you don’t want to be and we will be mindful of protecting your farm’s exact location.
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