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Jeremy Clarkson 'Devastated' as He Closes Diddly Squat Farm for Two Months
OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND, AUG 1 – Diddly Squat Farm will be locked down for two months after a bovine tuberculosis outbreak, with over 22,900 cows culled in England due to bTB last year, government data shows.
- Jeremy Clarkson announced on July 31, 2025, that his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire must close for two months due to a bovine tuberculosis outbreak.
- The closure followed a failed cow test detected yesterday lunchtime, prompting a mandatory lockdown until another test after the two-month waiting period.
- Clarkson revealed the outbreak has caused serious losses, including a very sickly calf, the recent death of one of his puppies, and emotional strain on the farm.
- He said on social media, "Everyone here is absolutely devastated," while clarifying the disease only affects cows, not people, and that the farm shop remains unaffected.
- This outbreak highlights ongoing challenges for British farmers from bovine TB, a contagious respiratory disease leading to operational restrictions and financial hardship.
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