Jeremy Clarkson has revealed a bovine tuberculosis (TB) outbreak has struck his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire, leaving him and his team “absolutely devastated.” The infection, which affects cattle and not humans, will force the culling of at least three animals, including a cow currently pregnant with twins.
The 65-year-old broadcaster-turned-farmer shared the news on social media, writing: “Bad news from Diddly Squat. We’ve gone down with TB. Everyone here is absolutely devastated.”
When asked by a fan if his prized Aberdeen Angus bull, Endgame, had tested positive, Clarkson said the result was “inconclusive,” adding: “I couldn’t bear it if we lost him.”
The infected cow, he confirmed, was pregnant with twins. Under current UK regulations, infected cattle must be culled to prevent further spread of the disease. “They have to be culled. It’s the law,” Clarkson responded to one follower hoping for a recovery.
Bovine TB remains a persistent issue in parts of England, particularly the South West and West Midlands. Between April 2024 and March 2025, more than 21,000 cattle were slaughtered following TB outbreaks.
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