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Pig farmers warned over heightened animal rights risk

Unions urge producers to remain vigilant and maintain security amid growing threat

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Pig farmers have been warned of rising number of actions by animal campaign groups
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Pig farmers have been warned of rising number of actions by animal campaign groups

A warning to pig farmers was issued this week over the growing number of farm break-ins led by animal rights activists. Speaking at the NFU Council meeting in Stoneleigh, National Pig Association chair...

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