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Foot-and-Mouth Disease
   

Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Europe

An international animal health group has declared Western Europe free of foot-and-mouth disease. Countries shown in purple suffered from outbreaks in 2001.

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Office International des Epizooties
British Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
European Commission
U.S. Department of Agriculture

 

Britain Declared Free of Foot-and-Mouth
Update: An international agency declares Britain free of foot-and-mouth disease, a year after the plague wiped out much of the country's cattle industry. (1/23/02)

Foot-and-mouth Ebbs in Britain
Update: British authorities say they've gained control over the livestock plague that led to millions of animal deaths. (4/20/01)

Disease Damage
Examining how foot-and-mouth disease impacted Britain's farmers, economy and politics. (3/30/01)

Taking a Toll
RealAudio: Independent Television News reports on the slaughter of thousands of animals in an attempt to contain foot-and-mouth disease. (3/15/01)

Containing a Killer
Two experts discuss the steps taken to combat the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. (3/14/01)

What is Foot and Mouth Disease?
Information on foot-and-mouth disease and the 2001 outbreak.


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