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Clarkson's Farm TB Free After 7 Months, But Disaster Strikes
13 Mar
Summary
- Diddly Squat farm is now officially TB-free after a seven-month lockdown.
- One of Clarkson's donkeys, Ben, has laminitis and must be euthanized.
- Clarkson's farming venture faces a problematic year for profitability.
Jeremy Clarkson has announced a significant milestone for his Diddly Squat farm: it is now officially free of a bovine tuberculosis (TB) outbreak that necessitated a seven-month lockdown. This challenging period for the Oxfordshire farm has finally concluded with the good news of being TB-free.
Despite this reprieve, Clarkson shared another difficult blow to his farming operations. One of the farm's donkeys, named Ben, has been diagnosed with laminitis and will need to be euthanized. Clarkson commented that farming often brings one piece of good news accompanied by a disaster.
Fans had previously raised concerns about Ben's welfare, as donkeys require companionship. Clarkson acknowledged these concerns, assuring followers that the animals' needs were understood. The farm's journey, including these highs and lows, is chronicled in a popular television series, with new seasons already confirmed.
Looking ahead, Clarkson anticipates a "very problematic year" for profitability at Diddly Squat, expecting to make no money from the farm's crops or animals. This financial forecast adds to the ongoing challenges faced by the farm.
