I'm sure many of you have seen this today or last night in the news.....



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Karen





Subject: Smallholders Online Newsletter 208 - Urgent Message



Dear Smallholder,

Here is the current issue of Smallholders Online Newsletter, dated
04-08-2007

http://www.defr <http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2007/070803e.htm>
a.gov.uk/news/2007/070803e.htm



NEWS RELEASE

Ref: 070803E/07
Date: 3 August 2007

Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London SW1P 3JR
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Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in cattle, in Surrey

Following an investigation of suspected vesicular disease by Animal Health
on a holding near Guildford in Surrey, laboratory results have this evening
indicated that the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) virus is present in samples
from cattle on the premises.

On the basis of the initial laboratory results Debby Reynolds, UK Chief
Veterinary Officer has confirmed Foot and Mouth Disease. In accordance with
the legislation and contingency planning arrangements all the cattle on the
premises will be culled. A Protection Zone of three kilometres radius and a
Surveillance Zone of 10 kilometres has been placed around the premises, and
a GB wide national movement ban of all ruminants and pigs has been imposed.

Nationally no animal movements are allowed except under licence, controls
are in place on movement of animal carcasses, animal gatherings, shearing
and dipping are restricted, and all farms must increase levels of
biosecurity. In both the Protection and Surveillance Zones, there will be
requirements for increased levels of biosecurity on farms, movement
controls, controls on transportation of dung/manure and treatment of animal
products to ensure destruction of the FMD virus.

The farm itself has been under restrictions since late on Thursday evening
when symptoms were reported to the local Animal Health office. A 1km
temporary restriction zone was placed around the premises earlier today
whilst investigations and testing were completed, in line with domestic and
EU legislation.

The European Commission has been informed.

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