This briefing launched the first UK national survey of sheep allowing experts to work out exactly where the country’s sheep are located, allowing protection of breeds vulnerable to devastating losses from diseases like foot and mouth. read more
The Science Media Centre found experts available to comment following the announcement of a review to investigate the Government’s reaction to the 2007 Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak. read more
A fresh outbreak of the disease was discovered at a farm in Surrey, the same strain of the disease as that of the previous outbreak in the area in August. read more
The report identified the causes of the outbreak at Pirbright, Surrey in August. read more
Carl Padgett, British Cattle Veterinary Association Junior Vice-President , said: “The ban on movement of animals to prevent the potential … read more
Dr Matthew Keeling, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Warwick, said: “The Surrey case of foot-and-mouth disease was positively identified … read more
David Catlow, President of the British Veterinary Association, said: “The rapid identification of the type and strain, and hence possible … read more
Carl Padgett, British Cattle Veterinary Association President Elect, said: “The discovery of cattle infected with FMD in Surry is extremely … read more
The Science Media Centre invited scientists to brief journalists on the latest research into livestock diseases such as avian flu, BSE and foot and mouth. read more
The DEFRA Science Advisory Council subgroup on Epidemic Diseases (SAC-ED) briefed the media on their latest recommendations for Avian Flu contingency planning and the science behind policy on foot and mouth disease. read more