FMD & Bluetongue Update 12th Oct 07

Latest News Release regarding the lifting of the GB movement ban to lift outside FMD risk area and new measures to relieve pressure within the Bluetongue zones.

<<FMD NR 12-10-07.pdf>>
This is also available online at:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2007/071012b.htm

Hunting and shooting

As of 12 October the following pursuits are permitted within the Surveillance Zone and the Restricted Zone in England:

Hunting any drag or other trail
Stalking
Shooting deer
Further information can be found online at:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/fmd/rural/index.htm#hunt

A General Licence authorising hunting and shooting within the Surveillance Zone and the Restricted Zone is attached below.

<<exd354-121007.pdf>>
This is also available online at:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/fmd/pdf/exd354-121007.pdf