Defra bans livestock imports from Austria after further foot-and-mouth case in Hungary

The Government has imposed livestock bans on Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and now Austria

Chris Brayford
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Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said the Government will not hesitate in widening the scope of restrictions should cases of foot-and-mouth continue to spread.
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Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said the Government will not hesitate in widening the scope of restrictions should cases of foot-and-mouth continue to spread.

A fourth country in mainland Europe will face livestock import restrictions following a further confirmed case of foot-and-mouth in Hungary. Foot-and-mouth Despite having no confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth,...

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