Government introduces controls on pork to reduce ASF risk

The Government has introduced controls on the movement of pork and pork products into Great Britain in a bid to protect the domestic pig herd from African swine fever (ASF).

Abi Kay
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Government introduces controls on pork to reduce ASF risk

The Government has introduced controls on the movement of pork and pork products into Great Britain in a bid to protect the domestic pig herd from African swine fever (ASF). The UK has never had an...

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