Defra announces new import measures to safeguard pig farmers against African swine fever from Europe

Defra estimated an ASF outbreak could cost the UK between £10 million to £100 million

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Defra announces new import measures to safeguard pig farmers against African swine fever from Europe

Defra has announced immediate measures to safe guard pig farmers and the industry from an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, including a ban on personal imports of pork and pork products from the European...

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