Brucellosis re-emerges in Armagh cattle, confirms Northern minister

BRUCELLOSIS in cattle has recently re-emerged in the Keady area of Co Armagh, close to the Monaghan border.

Brucellosis re-emerges in Armagh cattle, confirms Northern minister

The North’s agriculture minister Michelle Gildernew said there are indications that irresponsible and even criminal practices are at the heart of this cluster of infection, with decent farmers having to suffer the consequences.

“We know that we have the widespread backing of the farming community in our efforts to eradicate this disease. I am determined that the illegal activities of a few self-serving individuals do not undermine our efforts to eradicate brucellosis,” she said.

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