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Post-Brexit checks force live animals to travel longer distances to mainland

A lack of border inspection post at French port Calais has meant live animals from the UK have been forced to make much longer journeys to meet their destinations, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned.

Abi Kay
clock • 2 min read
Post-Brexit checks force live animals to travel longer distances to mainland

A lack of border inspection post at French port Calais has meant live animals from the UK have been forced to make much longer journeys to meet their destinations, the British Veterinary Association (BVA)...

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