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UK well prepared for another foot-and-mouth outbreak, Gov says

Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle said robust contingency plans are in place to respond to another foot-and-mouth outbreak in the UK. But do farmers agree with that assessment?

Chris Brayford
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"The UK Government is prepared to respond to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth and has contingency arrangements in place, including for the control of infected premises and for animal movement controls in areas around confirmed cases. Vaccination is not the primary control tool."
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"The UK Government is prepared to respond to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth and has contingency arrangements in place, including for the control of infected premises and for animal movement controls in areas around confirmed cases. Vaccination is not the primary control tool."

A lack of confidence in the UK's biosecurity controls has led farmers to question if the country is well prepared for a foot-and-mouth outbreak on a scale of events which unfolded in 2001. Food producers...

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