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Outdated transport system could lead to repeat of horsemeat scandal, warns trade body

AIMS joins equine charities to call for urgent update overhaul to protect food supply

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Concerns have been raised after horses found at dover were set to enter human food chain
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Concerns have been raised after horses found at dover were set to enter human food chain

The UK could be facing a repeat of the horsemeat scandal unless regulations surrounding equine identification, traceability and euthanasia processes are not urgently addressed, a meat trade body has warned....

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