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For too long, TB policy has been imposed on farmers and vets - it's time to change

For too long, farmers and vets have had very little opportunity to take control of eradicating TB. Now, we have a plan to change things, says James Russell, British Veterinary Association (BVA) junior vice president.

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For too long, TB policy has been imposed on farmers and vets - it's time to change

For too long, farmers and vets have had very little opportunity to take control of eradicating TB. Now, we have a plan to change things, says James Russell, British Veterinary Association (BVA) junior...

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