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Vets to carry out 'remote' inspections in AI control zones

Defra says move will offer poultry producers greater flexibility while maintaining biosecurity

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Deputy UK chief veterinary officer Ele Brown said Government was committed to helping the industry navigate the ongoing problems posed by the disease
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Deputy UK chief veterinary officer Ele Brown said Government was committed to helping the industry navigate the ongoing problems posed by the disease

Vets will now be allowed to carry out inspections of premises in avian influenza disease control zones via remote video, Defra has announced. The change from solely in-person checks follows a four-week...

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