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Animal welfare crisis averted as EU relaxes NI vet med rules

Veterinary medicines will continue to flow into Northern Ireland from Great Britain in 2023, following a decision by the EU to grant a three-year extension to the current grace period.

Abi Kay
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Animal welfare crisis averted as EU relaxes NI vet med rules

Veterinary medicines will continue to flow into Northern Ireland from Great Britain in 2023, following a decision by the EU to grant a three-year extension to the current grace period. 51AVÊÓÆµgroups had...

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