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Home arrow Holyrood news arrow News categories arrow Rural Affairs & Environment (HCL06) arrow Farmers warned to stay vigilant on foot and mouth
Farmers warned to stay vigilant on foot and mouth Print E-mail
Tuesday, 14 August 2007

Restrictions on the movement and use of livestock in Scotland are easing, but farmers have been warned to remain vigilant about the dangers posed by the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Surrey. The National Farmers Union in Scotland has welcomed moves to release Scottish islands from severe movement restrictions, and to allow movement licenses in some cases on the mainland, but has urged farmers not abandon other protective measures and regimes.

NFU Scotland vice-president Nigel Miller said:

“This situation is changing at such a fast pace and we must commend the authorities for taking such prompt action to alleviate some of the problems faced by farmers as a result of the Foot and Mouth outbreak in Surrey. In particular, some of our members have had concerns over animal welfare issues as a result of the movement ban, for example, pigs getting overcrowded, and so it is extremely encouraging to see these concerns being addressed. We know that there are many other concerns and we are working on an hourly basis with vets and officials to address these.

“Many will benefit from the flexibility that has been introduced over the weekend, but it is still absolutely essential that we remain vigilant and maintain all other protective measures already in place. Breaches will prejudice the flexibility that has already been introduced and may also jeopardise the resumption of exports. It is essential that producers continue to adhere to the GB wide movement ban, unless their circumstances fall within the published general or specific licenses for movement.”
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