Hi, Update from MAFF website
as at 4 p.m. today (7th March) UK time,this was the following horror story.....
47,907 animals have been slaughtered
36,713 animals are awaiting slaughter
86 confirmed cases (including 1 in N Ireland)
151 premises are still under form A restrictions - these are served on premises where an affected or suspected animal is found or where it is suspected that Foot & Mouth exists.
A local radio programme today had a veterinarian on stated that the virus could live on the soles of shoes and tyres for up to 6 months
be vigilant!
Lucy