Scottish farmers warned to be vigilant on ASF risk

Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Sheila Voas has written to all pig keepers imploring them to take every step to keep African Swine Fever out of the country

Ewan Pate
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Scottish farmers warned to be vigilant on ASF risk

Scotlands Chief Veterinary Officer Sheila Voas has written to all pig keepers imploring them to take every step to keep African Swine Fever (ASF) out of the country It comes as the disease moves ever...

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