Surrey foot-and-mouth 'caused by drains, rain and building'
The recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on two farms in Surrey in England was probably caused by leaky drains combined with heavy rain, building work and vehicles moving from a nearby laboratory, experts said today.
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which published its official report into the outbreak today, said it was “pretty clear” that the virus escaped from the Pirbright laboratories but said it was not possible to pinpoint whether the exact source was the Institute of Animal Health or Merial, which share the site.
