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Listen Back: Rise in TB cases a 'grave concern' says local councillor

Jun 25, 2025 15:32
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Listen Back: Rise in TB cases a 'grave concern' says local councillor

Rise in TB cases a 'grave concern' says local councillor. A local councillor says the rise in current bovine TB disease levels in Co Monaghan is of 'grave concern'.

Cllr Seamus Coyle said farmers are extremely concerned over the current situation over the number of TB cases at present.

Moreover, the local councillor says a confirmed case of TB brings an emotional and financial turmoil to farmers who have contracted TB in their herd.

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Cllr Coyle described the disease as a scourge and said wildlife is a huge problem when it comes to the spreading of TB. Cllr Coyle spoke to Ronan Gargan about the issue.

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