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10/08/2007
New Foot-And-Mouth Tests Carried Out On Farm
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed there is no outbreak of foot-and-mouth at a third farm inside the temporary protection zone.
Meanwhile, the farmer at the centre of a new foot-and-mouth scare has said he was absolutely sure his livestock did not have the disease.
Laurence Matthews, who leases a farm near Dorking, called in vets to carry out tests on his calves.
A 3km temporary control zone was set up around the farm, following an "inconclusive assessment" of symptoms in cattle, Defra said.
The surveillance area is separate to the 10km zone already surrounding two farms that suffered infections.
Chief Veterinary Officer Debby Reynolds said: "This is a developing disease situation. The containment and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease remains our priority. This is why we have moved swiftly to put in place a temporary control zone while we investigate this development.
"At this stage disease has not been confirmed, laboratory results will follow."
Mr Matthews said he called in a government vet when 10 of his 65 calves showed signs of a virus.
He added: "I reiterate my message to animal keepers to practice the highest standards of bio-security, remain vigilant for disease and report any suspicions quickly."
(CD)
Meanwhile, the farmer at the centre of a new foot-and-mouth scare has said he was absolutely sure his livestock did not have the disease.
Laurence Matthews, who leases a farm near Dorking, called in vets to carry out tests on his calves.
A 3km temporary control zone was set up around the farm, following an "inconclusive assessment" of symptoms in cattle, Defra said.
The surveillance area is separate to the 10km zone already surrounding two farms that suffered infections.
Chief Veterinary Officer Debby Reynolds said: "This is a developing disease situation. The containment and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease remains our priority. This is why we have moved swiftly to put in place a temporary control zone while we investigate this development.
"At this stage disease has not been confirmed, laboratory results will follow."
Mr Matthews said he called in a government vet when 10 of his 65 calves showed signs of a virus.
He added: "I reiterate my message to animal keepers to practice the highest standards of bio-security, remain vigilant for disease and report any suspicions quickly."
(CD)
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