FMD Update - 12th September 07

A suspect case of foot and mouth disease is under investigation at a farm near Chertsey, Surrey. 

A 10 km Temporary Control Zone has been established and susceptible animals are being pre-emptively slaughtered. 

Defra are monitoring the situation closely and expect to have initial test results this afternoon.   

This measure follows an assessment of clinical symptoms by Animal Health veterinary staff.