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Farmers are still awaiting official results of tests into a possible case of foot-and-mouth outside the original protection zone in Surrey.Farmers are still awaiting official results of tests into a possible case of foot-and-mouth outside the original protection zone in Surrey.
The farmer at the centre of the new scare said a vet who had visited his animals on Friday was "99% sure" it was not foot-and-mouth.The farmer at the centre of the new scare said a vet who had visited his animals on Friday was "99% sure" it was not foot-and-mouth.
Meanwhile, the government is confident the outbreak may be contained.Meanwhile, the government is confident the outbreak may be contained.
Chief veterinary officer Debby Reynolds said there were no plans to vaccinate but it remained an option.Chief veterinary officer Debby Reynolds said there were no plans to vaccinate but it remained an option.
Samples from the suspected farm at Wotton, near Dorking, were sent for analysis after the animals started to exhibit signs of a virus, including runny noses and swollen eyes.Samples from the suspected farm at Wotton, near Dorking, were sent for analysis after the animals started to exhibit signs of a virus, including runny noses and swollen eyes.
'Easier to accept''Easier to accept'
A 3km temporary protection zone has been set up around the possible new case, which is outside the existing 10km (6.2 mile) surveillance zone.A 3km temporary protection zone has been set up around the possible new case, which is outside the existing 10km (6.2 mile) surveillance zone.
Earlier, the BBC learned that initial tests at the farm were negative.Earlier, the BBC learned that initial tests at the farm were negative.
The farmer, Laurence Matthews, who believes his calves have pneumonia, said: "They have not deteriorated any more. The vet inspected the animals again today and he was happy with them.The farmer, Laurence Matthews, who believes his calves have pneumonia, said: "They have not deteriorated any more. The vet inspected the animals again today and he was happy with them.
"The vet was 99% sure it was not foot-and-mouth.""The vet was 99% sure it was not foot-and-mouth."
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Restrictions on taking animals to abattoirs have been lifted but many movements of livestock - such as sending animals to market - are still banned in England.Restrictions on taking animals to abattoirs have been lifted but many movements of livestock - such as sending animals to market - are still banned in England.
The restrictions have been relaxed further in Wales, with farmers allowed to move animals on welfare grounds.The restrictions have been relaxed further in Wales, with farmers allowed to move animals on welfare grounds.
Two farms near Guildford have tested positive for the disease, while animals culled at a third inside the zone did not have foot-and-mouth, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said.Two farms near Guildford have tested positive for the disease, while animals culled at a third inside the zone did not have foot-and-mouth, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said.
Farmer John Emerson voiced his frustration after it was confirmed his 362 slaughtered cows, sheep, pigs and goats were not infected.Farmer John Emerson voiced his frustration after it was confirmed his 362 slaughtered cows, sheep, pigs and goats were not infected.
He said: "We are upset, obviously. It's the shock of it; we are in a sort of vacuum really.He said: "We are upset, obviously. It's the shock of it; we are in a sort of vacuum really.
"The bigger picture is that by eradicating the disease from this small area, it will be good for the country and agriculture as a whole - looking at it like that makes it easier to accept.""The bigger picture is that by eradicating the disease from this small area, it will be good for the country and agriculture as a whole - looking at it like that makes it easier to accept."
HOW FOOT-AND-MOUTH SPREADS Direct contact, from animal to animalFluid from an infected animal's blister; saliva, milk or dung also pass on the diseaseAnimals eating infected feedVirus can be spread by people or vehicles, if not disinfected Airborne spread of disease also possibleAnimals can begin spreading virus before visible signs of disease emerge Source: Defra Legionnaires' probe Scotland border curbs eased HOW FOOT-AND-MOUTH SPREADS Direct contact, from animal to animalFluid from an infected animal's blister; saliva, milk or dung also pass on the diseaseAnimals eating infected feedVirus can be spread by people or vehicles, if not disinfected Airborne spread of disease also possibleAnimals can begin spreading virus before visible signs of disease emerge Source: Defra Legionnaires' probe Scotland border curbs eased
On Friday, Dr Reynolds said the outbreak is unlikely to have spread outside Surrey.On Friday, Dr Reynolds said the outbreak is unlikely to have spread outside Surrey.
"While there is a risk of further cases in the same area, it is unlikely that infection from the original release of the virus will occur," she said."While there is a risk of further cases in the same area, it is unlikely that infection from the original release of the virus will occur," she said.
"However, further cases could occur from secondary spread.""However, further cases could occur from secondary spread."
She also announced the publication of an interim report into the outbreak.She also announced the publication of an interim report into the outbreak.
It concluded the most likely source of the outbreak was the nearby Pirbright lab site, used by vaccine manufacturer Merial and the state-run Institute for Animal Health.It concluded the most likely source of the outbreak was the nearby Pirbright lab site, used by vaccine manufacturer Merial and the state-run Institute for Animal Health.
Mr Brown declared "Britain is open for business" and said everything was being done to get the country back to normal outside the restricted zones. Prime Minister Gordon Brown declared "Britain is open for business" and said that everything was being done to get the country back to normal outside the restricted zones.
The first cases of foot-and-mouth were found in cattle at Woolford Farm, near Guildford, last Friday and a second outbreak was confirmed at a neighbouring farm on Monday. Cattle in both cases have been culled.The first cases of foot-and-mouth were found in cattle at Woolford Farm, near Guildford, last Friday and a second outbreak was confirmed at a neighbouring farm on Monday. Cattle in both cases have been culled.