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Review sets out order of events at Tyrone cull

A review of a cull of 51 cattle at a farm outside Fivemiletown was undertaken by former Irish chief vet, Dr Martin Blake.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

Review sets out order of events at Tyrone cull

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Former chief vet to lead review into shooting of 51 cattle

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