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Report into 'Wild West' cattle killing must restore confidence for farmers, say UFU

Union says relationship with DAERA has been badly damaged by Fivemiletown controversy

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Farmers and members of the public gathered at Stormont following the Fivemiletown cattle crisis
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Farmers and members of the public gathered at Stormont following the Fivemiletown cattle crisis

An independent report looking into the controversial slaughter of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown must be robust, transparent and capable of commanding the confidence of farm families and the wider public,...

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