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Farmer fined thousands for failing to comply with TB measures

A farmer who failed to comply with livestock disease control measures has been ordered to pay £8,646 in fines and costs. 

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Farmer fined thousands for failing to comply with TB measures

A farmer who failed to comply with livestock disease control measures has been ordered to pay 8,646 in fines and costs. Benjamin William Thomas Elkin, 41, of Dayshill Farm, Stone pleaded guilty to the...

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