Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz, has raised the horrific impact of Bovine TB on Pembrokeshire’s farmers, following research by a leading farming union.

Statistics presented by NFU Cymru show the devastating impact of the disease, with over 11,000 cattle slaughtered in just one year.

In the past 12 months alone, 40% of all cattle culled in Wales because of the disease, came from Pembrokeshire.

Mr Kurtz said: “The impact of this dreadful disease continues to be felt, and these statistics highlighted by NFU Cymru show that Pembrokeshire is hit hardest.

“The effect that this is having on the mental health of our farmers cannot go unnoticed. 85% of farmers surveyed by NFU Cymru say that TB is having a negative impact on their mental health, and the mental health of their family.

Sam Kurtz
Mr Kurtz said: “The impact of this dreadful disease continues to be felt, and these statistics highlighted by NFU Cymru show that Pembrokeshire is hit hardest.” Pic supplied

“With 20% of all cattle herds in Pembrokeshire operating under TB restrictions, it is not just the welfare of farmers that is at stake, but that of cows, families, and the wider community.

“Every tool must be used to eradicate this disease but I’m afraid that the Welsh Government will continue its lazy approach and our farmers, and their livestock, will inevitably suffer. This can’t continue.”