The NFU has called on the UK government to place a precautionary ban on imports of Brazilian poultry and beef if the country does not “demonstrate that it is using antibiotics responsibly”. The call came after the EU asked Brazil to provide evidence that its products of animal origin are not derived from animals that have been treated with antimicrobials that are reserved for human health, or that have been used for growth promotion or yield improvement. The NFU noted that Brazil has been given until 3 September to provide this evidence, or the EU will remove its authorisation to…