Minister said 'responsible ownership' is key to tackling livestock attacks 

Speaking at the British Veterinary Association event in Cardiff, the Rural Affairs Minister said she wanted Wales to be the 'best place' to practice veterinary medicine

Rachael Brown
Lead Reporter
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Minister said 'responsible ownership' is key to tackling livestock attacks 

Speaking at the British Veterinary Association event in Cardiff, the Rural Affairs Minister said she wanted Wales to be the 'best place' to practice veterinary medicine

Speaking at a British Veterinary Association ( BVA) event in Cardiff, the Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths raised the concerns of the rise in livestock and dog attacks and said ‘responsible ownership'...

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