More Foot And Mouth Disease Test Results In Surrey

Additional Foot and Mouth Disease test results in Surrey

The culling of the cattle on the infected enterprise in Surrey was completed yesterday [4 August 2007]. This included the 38 cattle known to be infected, and the cattle on the 2 additional sites, which together make up this same farming enterprise.

The cattle on these two sites, both within the Surveillance Zone, showed no clinical signs of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) but were culled in line with normal procedure and tested. Results today have revealed that of the additional animals slaughtered one of them tested positive for FMD.

In line with normal procedures, Debby Reynolds, Chief Veterinary Officer has instructed that an additional 3km radius Protection Zone and wider 10km radius Surveillance Zone be placed around the second part of the farm.

In addition, as a precaution because of potentially dangerous contacts, susceptible animals on one farm located next door to the field are being culled.

All procedures are being applied in line with the agreed contingency plan and intensive work is continuing to be done around the infected area to eradicate the disease.

We are grateful for the cooperation of the local community.

ENDS

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