On 10th January 2008, Defra confirmed Avian Influenza in three dead wild mute swans in the Chesil Beach area in Dorset. A 3km Control Area and a 10 km Monitoring Area has been established around the location, encompassing Chesil Beach and Portland Bill. Read more »
There are currently eight FMD confirmed infected premises in Surrey. Evidence suggests that the outbreak to date has been confined to a relatively small area of the country. All cases from 21st September have derived from other infected premises in the Protection Zone and the risk of spread outside of this area remains very low. Read more »
British farmers are anxiously awaiting the results of tests, which will show whether two different livestock diseases have spread. Read more »
Foot and Mouth Disease has today been confirmed at the slaughter house where sheep, pigs and cattle were culled last night. This now becomes the fifth infected premises since 3 August this year but remains contained within the Surrey region. The farm is within the existing Protection Zone near to the Infected Premises confirmed last week. Read more »
The "precautionary" cull of animals had taken place at Stroude Farm, Egham, near the scene of the outbreak of the disease discovered on Wednesday. Footpaths within the protection zone remain closed. Read more »
A new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been confirmed on a farm in Surrey and protection and surveillance zones have been put in place. Footpaths within the protection zone have been closed. Read more »
Despite the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on a farm in Surrey, the countryside remains open. Climbers and walkers should continue their activities as normal. Read more »
The 'Lessons to be Learned' Inquiry to FMD has released its final report, see the full item for a brief summary Read more »
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