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"An African Swine Fever outbreak alone could result in an export ban on UK pork, valued at £570 million."
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"An African Swine Fever outbreak alone could result in an export ban on UK pork, valued at £570 million."

Defra Secretary Steve Reed has been urged to take swift action to improve border control measures after livestock groups raised concern regarding current biosecurity controls in operation for meat entering...

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