FMD: Latest situation
From 31 December 2007, the FMD Export Areas have been lifted together with the remaining restrictions on the movement of FMD-susceptible animals and their export to other EU countries. The export pages give further details.
On 12 September a Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone was placed around a farm in Surrey. A further 7 cases of the disease were later confirmed in Surrey and Windsor & Maidenhead. The last infected premises in the outbreak was confirmed on 30th September. There have been no further confirmed cases of foot and mouth disease since this date.
- Movement guidance
- Guidance for livestock market operators
- Access to the Countryside
- Declarations
- Investigations and reviews into the outbreak
14 December 2007
- News release: Foot and Mouth Disease export restrictions lifted
- International Trade - Customer Information Note: The export restrictions (Foot and Mouth Disease) Regulations 2007
- International Trade - Customer Information Note: Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Cyprus
13 December 2007
- News release: Publication of Callaghan Review.
- Written Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn on Publication of the Callaghan review.
- Report published: Sir Bill Callaghan’s review of the regulatory framework for handling animal pathogens in the United Kingdom.
- The Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) Regulations 2007 [PDF] (36 KB)
- International Trade - Customer Information Note: Further relaxation of rules enabling live animal exports to resume and extending relaxation of trade in animal products (Genetics, Meat Products, Milk, Dairy Products, Hides and Skins and ‘Other’ Animal Products).
11 December 2007
10 December 2007
- Defra publishes amended contingency plan for exotic animal diseases. A news release has been issued.
- International Trade - Customer Information Note: Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD): Further Relaxation of Rules Enabling Live Animal Exports to Resume and Extending Relaxation of Trade in Animal Products (Genetics, Meat, Meat Products, Milk, Dairy Products, Hides and Skins and ‘Other’ Animal Products.
6 December 2007
- International Trade - Customer Information Notes: The export and movement restrictions (Foot and Mouth Disease) (No 2) Regulations 2007
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Guidance
- Biosecurity
- How to spot foot and mouth disease [PDF] (760 KB)
- Biosecurity – Preventing the introduction and the spread of foot and mouth disease [PDF] (600 KB)
- What will happen when foot and mouth disease is suspected or confirmed [PDF] (700 KB)
- Advice for government officials wanting to visit farms.
Page last modified: 2 January, 2008