Island herd declared TB-free
The Island's cattle have been officially declared 'TB free' according to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
Bovine tuberculosis can devastate herds of cows, as well as other livestock and pets.
DEFA says the news comes after years of rigorous scrutiny and gives the Island an upper hand in selling its produce.
DEFA Minister Richard Ronan told Alex Wotton it's great news for the whole economy:
Amber weather warning issued as strong winds and coastal conditions expected overnight
Ferry sailings cancelled as gusts of up to 80mph forecast, with risk of coastal overtopping in exposed areas
Hospice funding criticised by UK charity chief amid Isle of Man service cuts
Comments come as Hospice Isle of Man confirms redundancies and financial pressures
Sailings cancelled as storm brings gale-force winds
Yellow warning issued with gusts up to 80mph expected in exposed areas
Manx Mountain Marathon route diverted over safety concerns amid forecast strong winds
Organisers alter coastal section of course ahead of Saturday’s races as conditions expected to worsen
Rushen MHKs to meet with Southern Group Practice over appointment concerns
Patients report difficulties when booking to see a GP
