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035 _a(Sirsi) u115426
245 _aAnimal health (amendment) bill
260 _c2001
490 _aDEFRA News Release
_v(201) 31 October 2001, (2)
520 _aGovernment has published a bill designed to ensure that any new cases of foot and mouth disease are dealt with effectively, and that action can be taken to eradicate scrapie from the national sheep flock. Among its provisions, the bill provides powers to slaughter any animal where it is felt necessary to prevent the spread of the disease.
590 _aWB
650 _aFOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE
650 _aBILL
650 _aANIMAL HEALTH
650 _aCOMPENSATION
690 _aRural
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999 _c68741
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