A group of MPs say they're alarmed at uncertainty over the availability of veterinary medicines as a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol
Earlier this year, the committee wrote to the UK agriculture minister expressing "profound concerns" about the issue.
He has sought to offer reassurance that if no solution is reached. the government "reserves its right to take action to ensure that animals in Northern Ireland can continue to access the veterinary medicines and vaccines they need".
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