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The farmer who turned to singing after bovine TB silenced his fields
Dairy farmer Mervyn Kelso struggled with the sadness of the empty fields when he lost his entire herd to bovine TB.
September 17, 2026Gaps in evidence on vaccinating badgers against TB, researchers say
Researchers want increased monitoring of the vaccination's impact on the disease and a review of the evidence.
September 7, 2026'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers
Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB.
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The farmer who turned to singing after bovine TB silenced his fields
Mervyn Kelso lost his whole herd to bovine TB When bovine TB led to the loss of his entire herd, dairy farmer Mervyn Kelso struggled with the sadness of the empty fields and the silence of the milki
Gaps in evidence on vaccinating badgers against TB, researchers say
The Welsh government is "renewing" its approach to eradicating bovine TB There are "significant gaps" in knowledge and evidence about the effect of vaccinating badgers in Wales against bovine tubercu
'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers
Rachel Leader said she plans to respond to the consultation The effects bovine TB (bTB) has on farmers ranges from emotional to financial. Breeder Rachel Leader said the loss of cattle "has a devast