Imported dairy cows/heifers

Sid

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
South Molton
Johnes was imported from Holland many years ago.

We are an island we should have high health status. We kick off about meats coming in and F and M but dairy cows are fine.

There are diseases on the continent that we do not have in the UK yet.
 

Robot Jon

Member
Location
North Devon
Johnes was imported from Holland many years ago.

We are an island we should have high health status. We kick off about meats coming in and F and M but dairy cows are fine.

There are diseases on the continent that we do not have in the UK yet.

Yes we are an island and "SHOULD" be hi health but were not. Really cant see the problem if i want too import TB free cattle to North Devon??? My cows never leave the buildings so if i do bring in a new disease i cant see how its going to affect anyone else? Each to there own???
 

Sid

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
South Molton
Yes we are an island and "SHOULD" be hi health but were not. Really cant see the problem if i want too import TB free cattle to North Devon??? My cows never leave the buildings so if i do bring in a new disease i cant see how its going to affect anyone else? Each to there own???

British milk from imported cows fed on imported soya fed by imported machinery milked by imported milking machine using imported labour.
Great British milk...is it?
 

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