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Bovine TB Forces Two-Month Lockdown at Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm

Cattle movements will remain suspended for two months to allow for mandatory retesting under strict biosecurity measures.

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Overview

  • A pregnant cow carrying twin calves tested positive for bovine TB and must be culled under government regulations.
  • Prized Aberdeen Angus bull Endgame received an inconclusive result and will undergo a follow-up test after the lockdown period.
  • The farm shop remains open to customers despite the livestock restrictions, preserving other revenue streams.
  • One puppy has died and a calf is critically ill following the TB diagnosis, intensifying the team’s emotional and welfare challenges.
  • Jeremy Clarkson has used X and radio interviews to provide regular updates and correct misunderstandings about the outbreak and its impact.