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Bovine Tuberculosis

When the Minister considers the question of costs and the lack of an appeal, will he bear in mind the fact that farmers—usually, small farmers—perhaps with closed herds, have lost all their spirit for farming as a result of what has happened to their herds in recent years? He should not forget that we are talking about some of the poorest farmers in the country, who will now be exposed to the full cost of veterinary charges. I beg him to think of the consequences for poor, small farmers.