Animal welfare fears as NI faces loss of half its vet meds

Animal welfare and public health concerns have been raised in Northern Ireland (NI), as post-Brexit rules are set to leave the country facing the loss of around half of its veterinary medicines.

Abi Kay
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Animal welfare fears as NI faces loss of half its vet meds

Animal welfare and public health concerns have been raised in Northern Ireland (NI), as post-Brexit rules are set to leave the country facing the loss of around half of its veterinary medicines. Under...

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