Defra and Red Tractor seek to allay duplication fears

Red Tractor and Defra have sought to allay farmers’ concerns that the vet review, which is part of the new Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, is not a duplicate of the current annual health and performance review required within the Red Tractor standards.

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Defra and Red Tractor seek to allay duplication fears

Red Tractor and Defra have sought to allay farmers concerns that the vet review, which is part of the new Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, is not a duplicate of the current annual health and performance...

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