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.
23 May 2008
- International disease monitoring - Preliminary Outbreak Assessment: Foot and Mouth Disease – Ecuador.
12 May 2008
- International Trade - Customer Information Notes: UK Trade restrictions due to Foot and Mouth Disease.
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
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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: 23 May, 2008