DEAD COWS

Reports of dead cattle in different parts of the country have been linked with new antibiotic rules governing the processed chicken sector.

The odd carcass in among cleared out chicken litter potentially being the source of botulism infection in cows.

The vector being the scavenging fox of course.

What is for certain is that discontent at "ownership" of the problem could threaten disruption with some compost yards.

Understanding and flexibility are two qualities that may well be needed in dealing with this problem.