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A campaign has launched to warn of the dangers of African swine fever
Posted 16 August 2019 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Food and Drink|National
UPDATES: A government campaign on African swine fever prompts renewed calls for vigilance as Trading Standards, farmers and food businesses work to prevent the disease entering the UK through imported pork products.
Following the launch of a government-backed campaign to raise awareness of the risk that bringing pork products into the UK from abroad could spread African swine fever, farmers and food suppliers are being urged to remain vigilant and seek veterinary advice if they notice signs of the disease.
Stephanie Young, CTSI Lead Officer for Animal Health & Welfare, commented: “Disease-fre...
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