Foot-and-mouth 20 Years On: How did the crisis affect those in the veterinary profession?

For many farmers caught up in the foot-and-mouth crisis, vets were sometimes ‘seen as part of the enemy’ for their active role in delivering Government’s blood-testing and cull policy.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 8 min read
Foot-and-mouth 20 Years On: How did the crisis affect those in the veterinary profession?

For many farmers caught up in the foot-and-mouth crisis, vets were sometimes ‘seen as part of the enemy' for their active role in delivering Government's blood-testing and cull policy. But their experience...

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