Smoke and suspicion still linger in pariah town

Article Abstract:

Longtown, England, has been identified as one of two main centres from which foot-and-mouth disease spread around the UK. Many farms in the area are now having to destroy livestock.

Government regulation, England, Control

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Slaughter, misery, and now traces of a cover-up at the farm where it all began

Article Abstract:

Officials at the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food are refusing to release two reports on the farm at Heddon-on-the-Wall where the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is believed to have originated. It is suspected that officials responsible for monitoring the farm could have taken action sooner, as conditions there were known to be poor.

Reports

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This daft new countryside code

Article Abstract:

The closure of large parts of the UK countryside in an attempt to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease is discussed. The fact that those wishing to visit the countryside are receiving very misleading information is highlighted.

United States, Government domestic functions, Brief Article, Column, Prevention

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