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Defra's Foot and Mouth Disease Contingency Plan and Defra's Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease Contingency Plans.

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 31-MAR-04 		Format: Online - approximately 1064 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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M2 PRESSWIRE-31 March 2004-UK Government: Defra's Foot and Mouth Disease Contingency Plan and Defra's Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease Contingency Plans(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:03302004

A revised version of Defra's Foot and Mouth Disease Contingency Plan and Defra's Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease Contingency Plan have been laid before Parliament today.

The Plans were laid in accordance with Section 18 of the Animal Health Act 2002.

They set out the operational arrangements Defra intends to put in place to deal with any occurrence of foot and mouth disease, Avian Influenza or Newcastle Disease and record the policy on which the operational arrangements are based.

The Plans have been the subject of consultation with stakeholders and, as 'living documents', it is expected that they will be subject to ongoing revision taking on the latest scientific advice, developments in policy and comments from stakeholders and operational partners.

Both Plans will be reviewed at least annually to meet the provisions of...

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