Eradicating BVD in the British Isles

While there is no equivalent legislation in England and Wales it should be noted that selling a persistently infected (PI) animal would potentially leave the farmer open to action under the Sale of Goods Act 1979, as these animals are not fit for purpose. [...]we would ask veterinary surgeons to rem...

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Published inVeterinary record Vol. 185; no. 7; p. 210
Main Authors Paton, Neil, Verner, Sharon, Purcell, Jenny, Brigstocke, Tim, Armstrong, Derek, Breed, Alastair, Graham, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Limited 17.08.2019
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Subjects
Animals
Cattle industry
Disease
United Kingdom > UK
Ireland
Isle of Man
Wales
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
British Isles
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Summary:While there is no equivalent legislation in England and Wales it should be noted that selling a persistently infected (PI) animal would potentially leave the farmer open to action under the Sale of Goods Act 1979, as these animals are not fit for purpose. [...]we would ask veterinary surgeons to remind their clients that the sale of PI animals is unethical and puts other farmers’ livelihoods at risk. [...]eradication not only depends on technical solutions but on the support of all those involved in cattle farming and a willingness to take appropriate action, for one’s own interest and the interest of the wider profession.
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ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.l5124