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Farmers will get free veterinarian visits as part of a Brexit dividend, the Environment Secretary will announce this week.
Annual check-ups for two to three hours will be paid for by the Government and will cover cattle, sheep and pigs.
George Eustice told The Mail on Sunday: ‘Too often farmers only call a vet when there is a crisis, but with an annual vet visit to develop better animal health plans, they will see both animal welfare and their farm profitability improve.’
Farmers will be given cash payments to cover the visits for their herds at the following rates: £684 for pigs, £436 for sheep, £522 for beef cattle and £372 for dairy cattle per vet visit. They will then negotiate rates with the vet of their choice.
Annual check-ups for two to three hours will be paid for by the Government and will cover cattle, sheep and pigs.
George Eustice told The Mail on Sunday: ‘Too often farmers only call a vet when there is a crisis, but with an annual vet visit to develop better animal health plans, they will see both animal welfare and their farm profitability improve.’
Farmers will be given cash payments to cover the visits for their herds at the following rates: £684 for pigs, £436 for sheep, £522 for beef cattle and £372 for dairy cattle per vet visit. They will then negotiate rates with the vet of their choice.