Suffolk rare breeds farm closes temporarily due to potential sickness outbreak

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm confirmed a number of visitors had reported feeling unwell after visiting the farm

Chris Brayford
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Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm confirmed it has initiated an investigation following four cases of sickness from people who visited the farm
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Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm confirmed it has initiated an investigation following four cases of sickness from people who visited the farm

A rare breeds business in Suffolk has confirmed it will close temporarily to investigate a potential sickness outbreak among visitors to the farm. Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm - which provides a number...

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