Farmer fined after reusing dead cattle's ear tags

Leicestershire County Council said a farmer's actions could have posed a serious risk to the UK's food supply chain

Chris Brayford
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"The administrative burden became overwhelming, and instead of seeking help, Mr Beesley buried his head in the sand. This was not done for monetary gain. It was an offence of omission, not commission." (Leicestershire County Council)
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"The administrative burden became overwhelming, and instead of seeking help, Mr Beesley buried his head in the sand. This was not done for monetary gain. It was an offence of omission, not commission." (Leicestershire County Council)

A Leicestershire farmer has been ordered to pay more than £5,000 for serious breaches of cattle identification laws which could have had a serious impact on the food supply chain. James Beesley, of...

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