Last UK foot-and-mouth restrictions to be lifted

The remaining restrictions on livestock imposed in the wake of the foot-and-mouth outbreak in the UK will be lifted today after experts declared the disease had been eradicated.

Last UK foot-and-mouth restrictions to be lifted

The remaining restrictions on livestock imposed in the wake of the foot-and-mouth outbreak in the UK will be lifted today after experts declared the disease had been eradicated.

Chief Veterinary Officer Debby Reynolds said the regulations, which included a 20-day standstill for animals following movement and additional controls on livestock shows and markets, would cease from midday today.

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