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Fears vet shortages could pose problem for EU export checks

Industry groups have warned lack of communication could lead to winter food issues

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Farmers are being urged to arrange vet visits ahead of the December deadline
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Farmers are being urged to arrange vet visits ahead of the December deadline

A lack of communication surrounding new EU export checks coupled with the ongoing vet shortages could lead to winter food supplies being compromised, the farming industry has this week warned. The caution...

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