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Vets warn border delays would raise risk of African swine fever

The BVA and NFUS has said any extra delay to UK import checks risks both bio- and food security

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Reports have said the Government is planning to delay border checks for a fourth time
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Reports have said the Government is planning to delay border checks for a fourth time

Further delays to UK border plans pose a serious risk to both bio- and food security, industry groups have warned following reports the Government is set to push back import checks for a fourth time...

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