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Britain's Animal Disease Readiness Scores Troubling 25 Out of 25

6/4/2025

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Britain stands on shaky ground as the National Audit Office reveals alarming gaps in its readiness for devastating animal disease outbreaks, such as bird flu and African swine fever. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs faces a daunting risk, scoring a troubling 25 out of 25 for potential failures in its biosecure labs in Weybridge.

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Britain stands on shaky ground as the National Audit Office reveals alarming gaps in its readiness for devastating animal disease outbreaks, such as bird flu and African swine fever. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs faces a daunting risk, scoring a troubling 25 out of 25 for potential failures in its biosecure labs in Weybridge.