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 Animal Health Emergency Communications Centre - FMD UK The Animal Health Emergency Communications Centre is a resource for stakeholders in the Canadian livestock industry in the event of an animal health emergency. The Communications Centre is a component of the Emergency Management Communications Project. The Emergency Management Communications Project is funded by the Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Program (ACAAF) of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) - UK - August 2007 Declaration and Map - August 9, 2007 Interim Epidemiology Report DEFRA - August 10, 2007 Regulatory Links: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - UK Canadian Food Inspection Agency - (CFIA) - FMD Page Other Links: World Organization for Animal Health - OIE Media Links: Biosecurity Chronology - compiled by the CAHC 14.sep.07
The Times Valerie Elliott http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2449139.ece Scores of state vets have, according to this story, been drafted into Surrey to trace the re-emergence of foot-and-mouth disease after tests yesterday suggested it was the same strain that caused last month’s outbreak ten miles away. The Government is trying to find out where the virus has been “hiding” for so many days. Concerns also surround the possibility that the disease may have spread to pigs. Tests are being carried out on blood samples from 800 pigs at Stroude farm, Virginia Water, adjacent to the new outbreak. The animals were slaughtered yesterday on suspicion they might be incubating the disease, with the results of the blood tests expected later today. Should the tests prove positive, vaccination is almost certain to be used to create a firebreak and prevent the virus from spreading further. A vaccination team has been on standby for two days for just such a role. Pigs that were feared to be infected in Norfolk were last night given a clean bill of health. Experts are also awaiting confirmation of the precise strain of the disease in the new outbreak, although initial results suggested they were identical to the leaked virus from Pirbright scientific research laboratory which was responsible for the infection in cattle in August. The story goes on to say that the transfer of the virus by an animal, a person, vehicle or piece of farm equipment is now being examined as a matter of urgency. Details of the routes taken by lorries used by contractors at the Pirbright site are being meticulously tracked to find out if there is any connection with the site at Milton Park Farm, near Egham, where cattle were confirmed with disease early on Wednesday. One theory is that infected mud or animal faeces may have been carried on to the Milton Park Farm estate, when it was the venue for the Royal Egham Show on August 25 and 26, by the tyres of a car or a lorry. Livestock were banned from the event. Checks on freelance farm workers who are employed to do repairs or spray land on farms throughout the county are also being made. The outbreak may be down to one rogue animal which had yet to show symptoms of disease. Vets are therefore visiting every farm in the area. There are also a number of hobby farmers who keep just three or four animals and may not be used to identifying the disease, especially if it is in sheep. There is some scepticism that the virus was from contact with water, soil, grass or straw because experts still regard the virus strain as fragile, but it remains a line of inquiry. Deliberate sabotage is also being examined especially as the outbreak is so close to Heathrow. Experts are also considering the risk from wildlife, particularly deer. Checks are being made on deer but if they contract the disease they fall sick quickly and there have been no reported cases. Another theory is that the virus could have been brought to Mr Lawrence’s holdings by Canada geese. One of his holdings is near a stretch of river. The new outbreak comes at the worst possible time for livestock farmers for it coincides with the busiest period of the year for sales and auctions of animals. Foot and Mouth Disease in Surrey: two premises confirmed; general licence for movement to slaughter issued
(This news story is updated regularly with any new information or developments)
Update: 16:00 15 September
The decision has been taken to slaughter on suspicion pigs on a farm in close proximity to the two Infected Premises in Surrey. This is a precautionary measure and follows inconclusive veterinary inspection of clinical signs. There is no timetable for when laboratory results from this premises will be received.
Update: 11:40 15 September
As from midnight tonight (Saturday) movements of animals susceptible to Foot and Mouth Disease to slaughter will be permitted, under strict biosecurity conditions, from outside the Surveillance Zone in England, Chief Veterinary Officer Debby Reynolds announced today.
In addition, laboratory results have today confirmed the virus found at the premises where disease was confirmed yesterday (Infected Premises 4) as the strain 01 BFS 67. This means the virus found at all four Infected Premises is the same strain.
See Defra's news release for further information (and see the Foot and Mouth website regarding movement licences)
September 6, 2007 - The timetable for the UK’s return to foot and mouth disease (FMD) free status has been updated.
As previously stated, the 10-kilometre Surveillance Zone in Surrey will be lifted on 8 September at the earliest, subject to no further changes in the disease situation.
The remaining restrictions outside the Surveillance Zone will also be removed on this same day. These restrictions are:
· 20-day standstill for livestock
· A more restrictive requirement for movements within Single Occupancy Authority in England and Wales
· Suspension of the separation arrangements that normally apply in Scotland
· Additional requirements for livestock markets and shows.
On exports, the Commission Decision adopted on 23 August lapses on 15 September. There is a possibility that this could be revoked earlier, but it will not be before the Surveillance Zone is lifted. The additional veterinary Certification required for animals and their products dispatched to the European Unionwill remain a requirement until the Decision falls..
The earliest date for the UK to regain internationally-recognised FMD-free status is 7 November, three months after the last case. Restrictions on direct exports of livestock from the former Surveillance Zone will remain in place until this status has been regained.
For the latest information on the foot and mouth outbreak visit www.defra.gov.uk/footandmouth
For advice on export requirements visit www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/fmd/food-meat/export.htm
August 23, 2007: UK Foot and Mouth Disease: control measures easing
Foot and Mouth Disease was confirmed in cattle near Guildford in Surrey on 3 August (and subsequently on a second nearby site). Control measures were put in place to contain the outbreak, including protection and surveillance zones around the infected premises. Changes are now taking place as part of our ongoing risk based and staged approach to easing controls.
From 25 August, live animals and meat products can be exported from outside of the surveillance zone in Surrey to the rest of the European Union with additional veterinary supervision and certification.
The Great Britain wide movement ban on live animals will also be lifted, from midnight on 23 August, outside of the surveillance zone in Surrey. However, as a precautionary measure certain restrictions will remain in place. See the Foot and Mouth Disease website for more information.
The two protection zones in Surrey will be lifted at noon on 24 August. Chief Veterinary Officer, Debby Reynolds has decided that as a precaution, a 5km radius Temporary Pirbright Biosecurity Area will be put in place around the Pirbright site. The surveillance zone will remain in place.
Debby Reynolds said:
”The temporary area is a precautionary measure where we will be working with animal keepers and vets to ensure enhanced vigilance is maintained as we await the conclusions of the HSE investigation and the findings of the independent review led by Professor Brian Spratt.” August 21:
Movement of horses allowed in a protection zone.
From today, horses can move into or out of a protection zone or move between premises within a protection zone under a general licence. Strict conditions on cleansing and disinfection must be adhered to if movements into or out of a protection zone involve premises where any animals susceptible to Foot and Mouth Disease, for example cattle and sheep, are kept.
August 20, 2007:
Following the identification of foot and mouth disease near Guildford in Surrey on 3 August and subsequently on a second nearby site extensive work has been going on to contain the outbreak and to identify its cause.
With regard to collection centres and slaughter markets. - Chief Veterinary Officer, Debby Reynolds has today set out the plans to allow the movement of cattle and sheep direct to slaughter collections and sales from 23 August subject to no alteration to the level of risk.
She said:
“These plans form the next step in our ongoing risk-based, staged approach to movement controls. Collection centres and direct to slaughter sales will be able to commence from midnight on Wednesday, operating from Thursday 23 August providing there is no alteration to the level of risk.”
August 16, 2007, events of note today…
DEFRA…
Media reports…
August 15, Events of note since last report…
August 14 - pm (second entry) This morning a 3km radius temporary control zone was put around one premises in Kent. A further 3km radius temporary control zone has been put in place this afternoon around a premises in Surrey. Both are outside the existing Surveillance Zone in Surrey.
Both are precautionary measures following inconclusive assessments of clinical symptoms by Animal Health veterinary staff. The national movement ban remains in place. In addition, in the Temporary Control Zone, general licences will not apply for the movement of animals to slaughter and collection of dead animals from farms.
Debby Reynolds, Chief Veterinary Officer, said:
"The containment and eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease remains our priority. We are in a crucial week for vigilance and planning next steps.
Today's developments are part of our ongoing surveillance and testing and I would take this opportunity to reiterate the need for the highest standards of biosecurity on farms, and for people to remain vigilant for disease and report any suspicions quickly."
August 14 - This morning a 3km radius temporary control zone has been put around one premises in Kent outside of the existing surveillance zone in Surrey.
Debby Reynolds, Chief Veterinary Officer, said:
"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 in Kent. At this stage disease has not been confirmed, laboratory results will follow.
"We are in a crucial week for vigilance and planning next steps. Today's developments are part of our ongoing surveillance and testing and I would take this opportunity to reiterate the need for the highest standards of biosecurity on farms, and for people to remain vigilant for disease and report any suspicions quickly."
August 12th: Events of note since last report…
August 10, highlighted from:
1. Most likely… virus release from Pirbright is fully dispersed; further cases in the same area; clinical signs in these additional sites expected by August 20
2. Alternate case… virus released from Pirbright continues to disperse and infect new farms; considered unlikely
3. Worst case… infection reached other holdings not yet diagnosed and which have continued to multiply the disease; considered unlikely.
· 3 premises depopulated: 1 since confirmed as negative; other 2 were positive; 576 cattle, pigs, sheep and goats depopulated.
· Initial tests are negative on ‘clinical suspicion’ premise reported yesterday, and around which a Temporary Protection Zone was established. Second set of tests expected today, Friday, or Saturday.
· Farmers will be compensated for clean up, over and above normal compensation (PM Brown)
· Vaccination will not be considered further, unless further cases are confirmed (CVO Reynolds)
August 9, 2007 Events of note, August 9, 2007, pertain in this case entirely to the UK with no announcements of note from the EU or North America:
Direct to farm feed delivery and feed movement within a farm have been authorized under a general license, within the Surveillance and Protection Zones August 8, 2007
Events of note, recorded or identified today, August 8, 2007, although they may in fact have occurred earlier in the week:
August 7, 2007
A 2nd farm was confirmed positive today, still within the original 3 km ‘protection zone.’ All ruminant animals on affected premises are being culled:
Farm #1 is some 5 km from the laboratory facilities at Pirbright.
Aproximately 750 cattle, 1500 sheep and 200 pigs are reported to be located on the 75 premises within the 10 km surveillance zone.
Media reports (BBC) suggest that all cattle will be culled within the 3 km protection zone.
The source is now widely attributed to the laboratory facilities, e.g. the Merial vaccine production facility, or the Institute for Animal Health, with the greater likelihood on the former. Officials at both facilities claim that there has been no breach in biosecurity. It is now being suggested that recent severe flooding may have played a role. A report on this is due later today.
Vaccine production is now underway to make 300,000 doses available if required. August 4, 2007
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