Fears second FMD case may be confirmed

The Republic waits today for the results of tests on a sheep blood sample that could confirm the country’s second case of foot-and-mouth.

Fears second FMD case may be confirmed
Fri, 30 Mar, 2001 - 07:40

The Republic waits today for the results of tests on a sheep blood sample that could confirm the country’s second case of foot-and-mouth.

Tests on material taken from a farm in Co Louth - scene of the Republic’s first outbreak of the disease in more than 60 years just a week ago - were being carried out by experts in laboratories in Pirbright, Surrey.

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