ASF spread prompts fresh call for checks on EU pigmeat

The spread of African swine fever (ASF) into a new area of Europe has sparked fresh calls from NFU Scotland for proper border checks on imported pigmeat to be introduced.

Abi Kay
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ASF spread prompts fresh call for checks on EU pigmeat

The spread of African swine fever (ASF) into a new area of Europe has sparked fresh calls from NFU Scotland for proper border checks on imported pigmeat to be introduced. The confirmed case of ASF in...

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