Health inspectors are investigating the possibility that foot-and-mouth was transferred to a farm in Surrey by employees of a nearby research site. One line of inquiry is that workers at vaccine manufacturer Merial, at Pirbright, could have picked up the
A fresh suspect case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected within the 3km protection zone set up around the farm where the first outbreak occurred. 50-100 cattle are being culled as a precaution. Test results due on Tuesday will confirm if this is a
Eases in Government restrictions after the foot-and-mouth outbreak means livestock markets will resume from Monday. Animals prone to the disease can also be taken to shows from that day, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said. The ne
The Government chief vet has ruled out vaccination against foot and mouth despite confirmation the virus had been found on another farm in Surrey, the third this month.
Government officials believe human error at the private pharmaceutical firm Merial Animal Health is the most likely source for the return of foot and mouth disease. Senior officials believe the virus may have been transported by an individual or by a car