Why is there such panic and slaughter over foot and mouth disease?
It does not harm people and rarely kills adult animals.
The Government says it "causes significant loss of productivity". In other words, farmers lose money.
They prefer to slaughter than vaccinate because it is cheaper. As usual, the industry creates the problem and is heavily compensated by taxpayers.
ROBERT ROACH
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