gov.uk<\/a> website and the most recent assessment for African swine fever (ASF) was made in October 2019.<\/p> <\/p>
The UK is at medium risk for the entry of contaminated or infected products into UK however the risk of exposure to the UK pig population is highly dependent on the level of biosecurity on individual pig premises and is considered to be low for those with good biosecurity.<\/p>
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To safeguard the UK\u2019s pork and pig industries, Defra, together with the Scottish and Welsh Governments and DAERA in Northern Ireland, the UK pig industry and veterinary bodies have been working together to raise awareness of the risks of the introduction of ASF to the UK, the importance of good biosecurity and what steps can be taken to protect the UK pig herd.<\/p>
<\/p>
A specific communications campaign about ASF was launched this summer which includes a new poster campaign introduced in UK airports and ports, to raise awareness of the disease and the risks of bringing back potentially contaminated products. Defra are also working closely with Border Force officials to crack down on illegally imported meat entering the UK from high risk countries.<\/p>"}
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Defra held an open public consultation in 2018 on a draft code of practice for pigs. The National Farmers\u2019 Union and a range of key stakeholders engaged in the consultation process. Defra convened a sub-group which included the National Pig Association, the Pig Veterinary Society, AHDB Pork and the RSPCA to develop and refine the draft code further, and also engaged further with Compassion in Word Farming (CIWF). The Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) approved the final version of the draft code. The code applies to England only as animal welfare is a devolved matter.<\/p>
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We continue to work very closely with the pig sector and will ensure owners and keepers of farmed pigs, are fully aware of the updated statutory code when it comes into force.<\/p>"}
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EU safeguard measures restrict the commercial trade of pork and pork products from regions of the EU that are affected by African swine fever (ASF) so these cannot be traded with the UK. All countries outside of the EU who are currently approved to trade in pork and pork products with the UK are free of ASF.<\/p>
<\/p>
To prevent the entry of potentially infected products, Defra and the Devolved Administrations have also been delivering targeted communications. A specific communications campaign about ASF was launched this summer which includes a new poster campaign introduced in UK airports and ports, to raise awareness of the disease and the risks of bringing back potentially contaminated products. Defra are also working closely with Border Force officials to crack down on illegally imported meat entering the UK from high risk countries. UK Border officials detect illegally imported meat and enforce controls at the border by targeting and searching freight, passengers and luggage and will seize and destroy illegally imported meat products.<\/p>
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Last month we announced that we will be consulting on whether to further restrict the import and export of hunting trophies.<\/p>
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The consultation will cover a range of options. This is an important next step to determine how best to respond to conservation, welfare and ethical concerns. Following the consultation we will publish a Government response setting out any future policy actions required to move ahead on this important issue. The exact scope and timing of any further action will be subject to results of the consultation.<\/p>"}
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