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<p>Defra manages an active programme of research to support the health and welfare
of livestock. The research programme focusses on prevention and control of infectious
diseases as well as covering animal welfare issues. There is no current research funded
on electro-magnetic waves and their potential impact from this programme.</p><p> </p><p>Defra
does have a regular, consistent systematic process for identifying and assessing new
threats to animal health and welfare through the Veterinary Risk Group and the issue
has not been raised which could inform future research requirements.</p>
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