Yn ystod cyfnod clo COVID-19, daeth ymweliadau fferm Cymorth TB i ben. Ers canol mis Gorffennaf maent wedi ailddechrau ar gyfer ffermydd sydd â TB, ffermydd sydd newydd adennill eu statws heb TB a'r rheini yn yr ITBAN sydd wedi cael profion buchesi cyffiniol clir. Credaf ei bod yn hanfodol ein bod yn parhau i gefnogi a chryfhau'r berthynas rhwng milfeddygon, ffermwyr ac APHA. Mae hyrwyddo’r arferion bioddiogelwch gorau yn hanfodol i fynd i'r afael â chlefydau heintus fel y gwelwyd mor glir yn ystod COVID-19, gyda sefyllfa gyfatebol o ran ynysu, defnyddio cyfarpar amddiffyn personol (PPE), glanhau a diheintio a hefyd cyfyngiadau symud. Wrth gwrs, mae cyngor milfeddygol ynghylch bioddiogelwch a pholisi masnachu yn helpu i fynd i'r afael nid yn unig â TB ond â chlefydau eraill hefyd. Rwy'n annog pob ffermwr cymwys i fanteisio ar y cyfleoedd a gynigir gan Cymorth TB.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Cymorth TB farm visits were suspended. Since mid-July they are once again available for farms with TB breakdowns, farms which have recently regained their TB free status and those in the ITBAN who have successfully tested clear at a contiguous test. I believe it is essential we continue to support and strengthen the relationship between vet, farmer and APHA. The promotion of biosecurity best practice is fundamental to addressing infectious disease as has been so clearly demonstrated during COVID-19 with clear parallels with isolation, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), cleansing & disinfection and also controls and restrictions around movement. Of course, veterinary advice around biosecurity and trading policy helps combat not only TB but other diseases as well. I encourage all qualifying farmers to access the opportunities offered by Cymorth TB.