Although these figures remain reassuringly low, compared to other areas of Wales, these early trends are suggesting that this may be another area with emerging bovine TB.
To stay ahead of the disease picture in Anglesey and to protect the wider lower incidence areas of North Wales, Welsh Government are considering and developing additional disease control measures.
Heartache and stress
NFU Cymru President Aled Jones said: “Bovine TB continues to cause heartache and stress for farmers right across Wales, and we continue to urge Welsh Government to use all tools in the box to eradicate this disease.
“We are concerned about the increase in the number of cases of Bovine TB on Anglesey, and the fact that TB is becoming more prevalent in the areas of Wales traditionally deemed as low risk.
“The NFU Cymru TB Focus Group believes that farmers should take every step they can to protect their farms from the devastating impact of TB, and many farmers will already have strict biosecurity practises in place, alongside stringent cattle movement and testing protocols. We urge Welsh Government to consider how current rural development funding and future support schemes can help farmers make the necessary investment on farms to further enhance biosecurity.
Collaborative working
“It is vital any new measures proposed by Welsh Government to tackle TB on Anglesey are developed in collaboration with the farming community. In this respect, NFU Cymru has requested a meeting with Welsh Government to discuss further their proposals and the challenges TB poses on the island.”
