Menu
01/10/2007
Further Cull Around Latest FMD Site
Animals at four farms adjacent to the latest confirmed case of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Surrey are to be culled.
The disease has now been confirmed at an eighth site in Surrey following further clinical examination and results of preliminary laboratory tests.
A spokesperson for the Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs said: "In keeping with our strategy to stamp out FMD, these cattle and any other susceptible livestock on these four premises will therefore be humanely culled as dangerous contacts. This action is regrettable but necessary in order to eradicate disease in this area as quickly as possible."
A programme of intense surveillance and blood testing, through which the case at Wraysbury was detected, will continue in this area.
DEFRA said: "It remains vital that animal keepers are vigilant for any signs of disease and continue to check animals twice a day."
The National Farmers Union claims that the outbreak was costing £2 million a day and estimated that the cost to the industry was now running at £250 million.
(SP)
The disease has now been confirmed at an eighth site in Surrey following further clinical examination and results of preliminary laboratory tests.
A spokesperson for the Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs said: "In keeping with our strategy to stamp out FMD, these cattle and any other susceptible livestock on these four premises will therefore be humanely culled as dangerous contacts. This action is regrettable but necessary in order to eradicate disease in this area as quickly as possible."
A programme of intense surveillance and blood testing, through which the case at Wraysbury was detected, will continue in this area.
DEFRA said: "It remains vital that animal keepers are vigilant for any signs of disease and continue to check animals twice a day."
The National Farmers Union claims that the outbreak was costing £2 million a day and estimated that the cost to the industry was now running at £250 million.
(SP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
22 June 2010
Cut Saturated Fat Levels Says NICE
Tens of thousands of lives could be saved, and millions of people spared the suffering of living with the effects of heart disease and stroke, simply by producing healthier food says new National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance today.
Cut Saturated Fat Levels Says NICE
Tens of thousands of lives could be saved, and millions of people spared the suffering of living with the effects of heart disease and stroke, simply by producing healthier food says new National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance today.
20 October 2009
National Liver Strategy Announced
The Department of Health has announced plans to recruit a new National Clinical Director to lead the development of a National Strategy for tackling liver disease. Liver disease is the fifth most common cause of death in England.
National Liver Strategy Announced
The Department of Health has announced plans to recruit a new National Clinical Director to lead the development of a National Strategy for tackling liver disease. Liver disease is the fifth most common cause of death in England.
14 March 2011
More Help To Fight Heart Disease And Stroke
A new tool to help the NHS better treat cardiovascular disease in every area of the country was launched by the Department of Health today. The online tool, compiled by the South East Public Health Observatory, allows for comparisons across the country in a bid to drive up standards and better target resources.
More Help To Fight Heart Disease And Stroke
A new tool to help the NHS better treat cardiovascular disease in every area of the country was launched by the Department of Health today. The online tool, compiled by the South East Public Health Observatory, allows for comparisons across the country in a bid to drive up standards and better target resources.
01 July 2009
Statins Good For Healthy People At Risk Of Heart Disease
Widely prescribed statins should be given to people without established cardiovascular disease but with risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes, concludes a study published on bmj.com today. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the Western world.
Statins Good For Healthy People At Risk Of Heart Disease
Widely prescribed statins should be given to people without established cardiovascular disease but with risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes, concludes a study published on bmj.com today. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the Western world.
17 October 2008
Aspirin 'Doesn't Prevent Heart Attacks'
Despite GPs prescribing the drugs to many thousands of their patients by way of prevention, new research suggests that aspirin does not after all prevent heart attacks.
Aspirin 'Doesn't Prevent Heart Attacks'
Despite GPs prescribing the drugs to many thousands of their patients by way of prevention, new research suggests that aspirin does not after all prevent heart attacks.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
