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Nicholas Cecil

Britain risks being hit by African Swine Fever because of Brexit-bungling delay of import checks, warn experts

Jacob Rees-Mogg as Britain is hit by more Brexit chaos

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Britain could be hit by African Swine Fever because of the Brexit-bungling delay of import checks into the country yet again, experts have warned on Thursday.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) stressed delaying checks, which have already been pushed back three times, could have serious implications for animal health and British agriculture, and risks opening up the threat of diseases such as African Swine Fever spreading from the Continent.

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