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.
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: 26 February, 2008