Calves' samples sent for testing

Blood and tissue samples from three calves with lesions on their tongues were sent to Pirbright Laboratories in London yesterday…

Blood and tissue samples from three calves with lesions on their tongues were sent to Pirbright Laboratories in London yesterday as a precaution, the Department of Agriculture said last night.

Department vets do not believe the animals have foot-and-mouth and none of the other animals on the farm showed any sign of infection.

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