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16/02/2014

The rural news magazine for those who live and work in the Welsh countryside. Rachael Garside hears how changes to the TB testing system could put vets out of business.

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Mon 17 Feb 2014 05:30

The Wild Weather and a Tale to Bleat About

As rural communities rally to support flood-stricken farmers as the wet weather continues we take stock of how rural people are coping. Rural organisations such as and are there to help

There are fears that veterinary practices could go out of business when changes are made to to the system of testing for Bovine TB. A tendering process is due later this year, partly based on cost, which could lead to local practices loosing as much as 20% of their work.

Greenland white-fronted geese are in major decline across their range and shooting them has been banned in every country except England and Wales. Our reporter Huw Jenkins visits the to find out if a voluntary ban on shooting them is working. If you spot any Greenland white-fronted geese thewould welcome your sightings

And an amazing story of determination, resourcefulness and a life-saving home remedy. When Richard and Shann Jones bought a few goats in an attempt to cure their son's asthma, little did they realise their purchase would lead to a medical miracle.

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  • Sun 16 Feb 2014 07:00
  • Mon 17 Feb 2014 05:30

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