The Government insisted there can be no reprieve for Geronimo the alpaca (Ben Birchall/PA)
(Picture: PA Wire)The owner of Geronimo the Alpaca, Helen Macdonald, has hit back at the Government after being refused permission to test her pet for TB a third time.
Macdonald believes the first two tests were false positives, but the Government has made clear that the tests are accurate and the animal must be put down.
The prime minister’s official spokesperson said: “We know how distressing losing animals to TB is for anyone. That is why the environment secretary has looked at this extremely carefully and interrogated all the evidence.
“The fact remains that Geronimo has sadly tested positive twice using a highly specific and reliable and validated test.”
But do you think the alpaca should be put down immediately, or should Macdonald be granted another chance to test her pet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments to be featured on our website tomorrow.
