Over 80 people have been left “seriously ill” after they were infected by parasites when touching animals at a petting farm. Parents and children visiting Gannow Farm, Worcestershire, became extremely unwell after they stopped by the attraction in the Easter half term, with many complaining of sickness and diarrhoea. Visitors to the site can cuddle with lambs and calves, though it is not clear which animal was carrying the bug. However, many who gave a charming animal a hug have been left with less than pleasant side effects. Many have contracted cryptosporidium – a microscopic parasite which …
