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Public Health Wales Warns Against Handling Lambs After Outbreak

3/25/2026

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Public Health Wales (PHW) warns visitors to avoid handling lambs on spring farm visits after a cryptosporidiosis outbreak last year that sickened more than 80 people, including four-year-old Michael.
Michael spent four days in hospital with severe symptoms after visiting a petting farm.
PHW advises avoiding close contact with young animals and following strict hygiene practices.
Gareth, Michael's father, acknowledges risks but encourages farm visits, noting precautions are taken.

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Public Health Wales (PHW) warns visitors to avoid handling lambs on spring farm visits after a cryptosporidiosis outbreak last year that sickened more than 80 people, including four-year-old Michael.
Michael spent four days in hospital with severe symptoms after visiting a petting farm.
PHW advises avoiding close contact with young animals and following strict hygiene practices.
Gareth, Michael's father, acknowledges risks but encourages farm visits, noting precautions are taken.