Phil Latham to speak on the Badger situation
Tue, Nov 5th 2013 at 12:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stewards:-Ron Smith *Lead & Gerald Emerton ( Speakers Report)
Phil Latham, a dairy farmer and son of member Robin Latham, introduced us to the subject of TB amongst cattle and the role that Badgers play in the transmission of the disease. Having had a massive reaction on his farm during the last 18 months, he described how the financial consequences are dire and even taking into account the partial compensation and insurance payments he is left with an asset loss of over 33%. He is suffering a direct loss of more than
