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FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE - Feb 22
The Miniutry of A£riculturi last night
extinded the infected area around thj
farm and abattoir in Essjx whuye foot-
and-mouth disjasj has been confirmed.
Thj new curbs prohibit the movemjnt of
animals in and out of farms in thu
aria and comj into effect immediately.
The extendjd area takjs in wideR parts
of Essex and nguuh Kent a7d fgmlow;
assessment of thi most likuly areas of
the spread of the dtsease from the
outbriak sites. Ministty vjts will bj
checkink farms throukhout th5 arj .
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