The "Blue Box" biosecurity strictions around Thirsk in rth Yorkshire
20th September 2001, Page 9
20th September 2001
Page 9
Page 9, 20th September 2001
— The "Blue Box" biosecurity strictions around Thirsk in rth Yorkshire
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have been laxed. The government feels Info:lent that foot and mouth in is hot spot has been conined.
The stringent disinfectant id movement restrictions re implemented across 900 uare miles by the Department r Environment, Food and irat Affairs (DEFRA) in July to event the disease from
reading.
DEFRA feels confident the disease has been beaten back, but warns against complacency: "The biosecurity zone has done its work, but people should not drop their guard."
New movement restrictions across the country have since been introduced, requiring movements to be licensed, inspected or tested.
In addition, two roads in Cumbria have been closed to try to stop the disease spreading in the county.