FMD: Latest situation
From 31 December 2007, the FMD Export Areas were lifted together with the remaining restrictions on the movement of FMD-susceptible animals and their export to other EU countries.
29 April 2008
- Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn: The implementation of the Callaghan Review of the Regulatory Framework for Handling Animal Pathogen.
11 March 2008
- Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn: Foot and Mouth Disease 2007: A Review and Lessons Learned, conducted by Dr Iain Anderson: 11 March 2008.
- Dr Iain Andersons report - Foot and Mouth Disease 2007: A Review and Lessons Learned has been published. (Link to Cabinet Office website).
- News release: Hilary Benn responds to review into handling of Foot and Mouth Disease
26 February 2008
- News release: Animal Health launches news alert service. Further information about the Animal Health Disease Alert Service.
- News release: National Livestock Markets Roadshow 2008.
22 February 2008
- Information bulletin: World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) grants UK FMD free status.
19 February 2008
- Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn: Update on Bluetongue Disease, Avian Influenza and Foot and Mouth Disease.
1 February 2008
- International Trade - Customer Information Notes: Foot and Mouth Disease in Cyprus and USA eases trade restrictions on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) susceptible imports (except from Surrey).
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
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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: 29 April, 2008