Vaccination is the Only Answer to Cattle Virus Problem, Says Lib-Dem
UK - The Liberal Democrats have urged farmers not to import livestock into Wales from areas where bluetongue is circulating.
30 September 2008
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An NFU Cymru spokesman said its members were also outraged with farmers importing cattle into this country and saw the importation of infected cattle into North Wales as a “sad reflection” on the industry.
Kirsty Williams AM told farmers at an NFU Cymru Brecon and Radnor county meeting: “I absolutely fail to understand why farmers are bringing livestock into the UK at a time when bluetongue is circulating viciously on mainland Europe. Not only are farmers putting their own stock at risk but their neighbours also and this is something I cannot comprehend.
“I see no other way for farmers to protect their stock – other than to vaccinate.”
Source: WalesOnline
