24/08/2011

Alpacas and llamas could be saved from catching tuberculosis as a new test is developed. Currently the animals take the same test as cattle, which can be unreliable. Now farmers are putting their own money in to fund research into a better TB test for the animals. Gina Bromege, a vet who specialises in alpacas, says that there is a pressing need for a new testing system.

Pink salmon has swum its way into the River Tweed, causing concern that the non-native species could harm the biodiversity. Nigel Yonge from the Tweed Foundation says that if the animal were to breed here there would be huge ramifications for the Scottish Salmon industry.

And Anna Hill harvests mint in Norfolk, without crushing it, which will make its way into mint sauce.

Presented by Anna Hill. Produced by Emma Weatherill.