Tokyo Comes Calling on FMD
LONDON, UK - Smith Square in London was awash with Japanese film crews yesterday as various networks sought to cover the foot-and-mouth outbreak in that country.

FMD in Asia is Reminder to UK Agencies and Farmers
UK - NFU Scotland has sought reassurances from the Scottish Government that appropriate measures are in place to minimise the risk of foot and mouth disease (FMD) from Asia entering the country.

South Korea Reopens to British Pork
UK - An important market for pork has been re-opened following lengthy negotiations. South Korea used to be a valuable export market which was closed following the last outbreak of foot and mouth, in 2007.

UK Legal Claims are Dismissed
UK - The seven remaining farmers' claims in the NFU-backed FMD legal case have been dismissed today. Judgment was handed down today after the hearing that took place in the High Court in February.

Judge Acknowledges Farmer Impact of Pirbright
UK - A three-day hearing in the National Farmers Union-backed legal case brought by livestock farmers claiming damages following the 2007 foot and mouth disease outbreak concluded today with the Judge, Mr Justice Tugendhat, reserving judgment.

Settlement Won in Foot-and-mouth Case
SCOTLAND, UK - Seven farmers who were directly affected by the 2007 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease have won an out-of-court settlement from the research institutes that leaked the virus.

Government Responds to FMD Review
UK - The UK Government has accepted all 26 of the main recommendations made by Sir Iain Anderson on the response to the 2007 outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today.

UK Funding for Foot and Mouth Detection
UK - The UK government-sponsored Technology Strategy Board will co-fund the £1 million development of the system, which will enable inspectors, and ultimately vets or farmers, to identify the infection on the spot, reducing both false alarms and containment...

UK Scientists Have New Test
UK - Scientists at England’s Institute of Animal Health have announced the development of a new, testing system for foot-and-mouth disease. Nigel Ferris, with the institute, say that producers can easily use the rapid test on their own animals.

Financial Impact of FMD in Focus
UK - The severe financial impact of Foot and Mouth Disease on Scotland’s beef and lamb sectors has been put into sharp focus by the annual analysis of performance and profitability by the red meat promotion and development body, Quality Meat Scotland...

FMD Legal Case Launched
UK - The British National Farmers' Union-backed legal case brought by 14 farmers claiming damages following last year’s foot and mouth disease outbreak in South East England has been formally launched in the High Court.

Foot and Mouth Policy Under Review
SCOTLAND, UK - Scotland's plan for handling foot and mouth outbreaks is to be reviewed, environment secretary Richard Lochhead has said.

Foot-and-Mouth Controls Relaxed
UK - Foot-and-mouth restrictions have been lifted in parts of Surrey.

UK: Call for Major FMD Shake-up
UK - The Scottish and UK governments have been urged to renegotiate arrangements to prevent a repeat of the financial problems that emerged during last year's foot-and-mouth outbreak.

Glowing Report for Scottish Handling of FMD
SCOTLAND, UK - Quick and decisive action was taken by the Scottish Government to minimise the impact on livestock farmers during the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks last summer, according to a report published today.

MAF Biosecurity Endorses UK Animal Health Officials
UK - UK animal health officials have received a ringing endorsement from Barry O'Neil, deputy director general of MAF Biosecurity New Zealand and president of the World Organisation for Animal Health OIE.

Fight Goes on for FMD Pay-Outs
UK - The legal battle for compensation following last year’s foot-and-mouth outbreak is actively continuing behind the scenes, the NFU’s chief legal adviser has reassured farmers.

New On-Farm Quick Test for Foot-and-Mouth
UK - A rapid on-farm test has been developed to detect the foot-and-mouth disease.

FMD Free Status Puts UK Back on Tracks
UK - News the UK is now officially free of foot and mouth disease has been greeted with delight by both the British Pig Executive (BPEX) and the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX).

FMD Compensation Petition Delivered to Downing St
UK - NFU Scotland will this afternoon be delivering a petition to the door of number 10 Downing Street calling for full compensation for all those in rural Scotland affected by last year's foot and mouth outbreak.