'Worst outbreak in living memory' - Cattle herds locked up as TB outbreak hits peninsula

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Margaret Donnelly and Louise Hogan

At least 45 cattle herds have been locked up following numerous positive tests for tuberculosis.

Farmers on the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry say it is the worst outbreak in living memory. In 2017, there were 75 herds restricted in the peninsula, with a further 36 restricted because of issues on neighbouring farms.