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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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18 December 2024

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6 January 2025 · Answer

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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce a national monitoring system for wild boars and feral pigs to support environmental goals, manage social conflicts, and increase preparedness in the event of an outbreak of African swine fe

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  1. 18 December 2024

    Written question

    To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce a national monitoring system for wild boars and feral pigs to support environmental goals, manage social conflicts, and increase preparedness in the event of an outbreak of African swine fe

    Source: Lords

  2. 6 January 2025

    Answer

    While we have never had an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the UK, the overall risk of an incursion of ASF is currently assessed to be medium (the event occurs regularly) and we continue to prepare for a possible outbreak. Defra’s approach to ASF...

    Source: Written answer

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