Possible foot-and-mouth case in pigs
A suspected outbreak of foot-and-mouth has been discovered in pigs brought to a factory in Carlow.
The animals were discovered by Department of Agriculture inspectors at Ballon Meats in the town last night.
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The animals were discovered by Department of Agriculture inspectors at Ballon Meats in the town last night.
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