'False' claim Welsh waters contain growth hormones slapped down

A claim from the director of Wildlife Trusts Wales that ‘growth hormones’ from livestock are found in Welsh waters has been slapped down by a Member of the Senedd (MS).

Abi Kay
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'False' claim Welsh waters contain growth hormones slapped down

A claim from the director of Wildlife Trusts Wales that ‘growth hormones' from livestock are found in Welsh waters has been slapped down by a Member of the Senedd (MS). Rachel Sharp made the extraordinary...

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