Fresh Scottish FMD fears

In Britain, the army is stepping up its presence along the Scottish borders, after new cases of foot-and-mouth in previously unaffected areas.

In Britain, the army is stepping up its presence along the Scottish borders, after new cases of foot-and-mouth in previously unaffected areas.

Ten military teams are due to arrive in Jedburgh to deal with two outbreaks, before moving on to cull animals within a three mile radius.

The operation will involve 26 farms.

The new outbreaks are 30 miles from previous cases, sparking fears that the virus is being carried by the wind.

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