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Healthy cows mean healthy economy

by isleofman.com 20th February 2016

Island herd declared TB-free

The Island's cattle have been officially declared 'TB free' according to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

Bovine tuberculosis can devastate herds of cows, as well as other livestock and pets.

DEFA says the news comes after years of rigorous scrutiny and gives the Island an upper hand in selling its produce.

DEFA Minister Richard Ronan told Alex Wotton it's great news for the whole economy:

Posted by isleofman.com
Saturday 20th, February 2016 08:17pm.

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