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Pig and poultry special: No room for complacency with African swine fever

As African swine fever (ASF) continues its slow spread across Europe, UK pig producers are being encouraged to stay vigilant and tighten biosecurity

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Farmers are reminded to ensure no pork products are brought on-site.
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Farmers are reminded to ensure no pork products are brought on-site.

African swine fever (ASF) has already resulted in the culling of over 100,000 pigs across Europe this year alone. And while the UK remains free of ASF, there is no time for complacency, says Dr Paul...

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