INFORMATION BULLETIN
Date: 16 October 2007
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Foot and Mouth update: lifting of temporary control zone
The Temporary Control Zone put in place yesterday in East Sussex is being lifted today following preliminary negative laboratory results and further clinical inspection.
It remains vital for farmers to be vigilant in checking animals and adhering strictly to biosecurity measures.
Further information
See www.defra.gov.uk/footandmouth for further information on Foot and Mouth disease, or via the Defra Helpline on 08459 335577 (open 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday).
Farmers can also call the Animal Health 24 hour recorded information line (0844 884 4600) for up-to-date information on the latest developments.
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