African swine fever outbreak16 May 2025Foot-and-mouth outbreak 'when, not if' - port bossA councillor warns there may be a serious outbreak of disease in the UK, if action is not taken.16 May 202516 Sep 2024Pannage warning over African Swine FeverPigs are sent to the forest in autumn to eat acorns, which are poisonous to ponies and cattle.16 Sep 202430 Apr 2024Tonnes of seized illegal meat pose health risk - portSeizures of illegal meat at the weekend included 54 sheep carcasses in two vehicles from Romania.30 Apr 20246 Feb 2024Bankruptcy risk for council over food import checksFunding of £3m for checks at the Port of Dover has been withdrawn, says Dover District Council.6 Feb 202431 Jan 2024Concerns over disease as food check centre movedThe centre for checks on food imports has been moved to Sevington, Kent, 22 miles inland from Dover.31 Jan 202416 Jan 2024Fears over swine fever from illegal meatInspectors who have seized 60 tonnes of smuggled meat believe much more could be getting through.16 Jan 20242 Dec 2022Border agents seize Christmas pork to curb virusGuernsey's border police seize pork in line with new African swine fever restrictions.2 Dec 202215 Nov 2022Pork imports restricted over African swine feverThe virus, which affects pigs not humans, is spreading across Europe, Guernsey's government says.15 Nov 20221 Sep 2022UK measures to tackle African Swine Fever threatNew border controls on travellers bringing in pork, in bid to keep out African Swine Fever.1 Sep 2022...
