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A farmer has accused the National Trust of removing warning signs and disinfectant baths after the recent foot-and-mouth outbreak.A farmer has accused the National Trust of removing warning signs and disinfectant baths after the recent foot-and-mouth outbreak.
Chairman of Surrey Agricultural Society Andy Marshall said those who farmed Trust land took immediate action to prevent the spread of the disease.Chairman of Surrey Agricultural Society Andy Marshall said those who farmed Trust land took immediate action to prevent the spread of the disease.
He said the farmers who were outside the surveillance zone put signs and disinfectant baths on public footpaths.He said the farmers who were outside the surveillance zone put signs and disinfectant baths on public footpaths.
The Trust said a sign blocking a path was removed but no baths were touched.The Trust said a sign blocking a path was removed but no baths were touched.
The National Trust, which lets land to tenant farmers, said the warning sign was outside the surveillance zone where it was illegal to close a footpath.The National Trust, which lets land to tenant farmers, said the warning sign was outside the surveillance zone where it was illegal to close a footpath.
It added that its staff in and around the control area helped tenants take biosecurity measures on Trust land immediately following the outbreak.It added that its staff in and around the control area helped tenants take biosecurity measures on Trust land immediately following the outbreak.
Mr Marshall's dairy farm is about three miles (4.8km) from the original outbreak.Mr Marshall's dairy farm is about three miles (4.8km) from the original outbreak.
Foot-and-mouth was confirmed in a herd of cattle at Woolford Farm in Surrey on 3 August. A second case, at a farm nearby, was confirmed on 7 August.Foot-and-mouth was confirmed in a herd of cattle at Woolford Farm in Surrey on 3 August. A second case, at a farm nearby, was confirmed on 7 August.
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 Q&A: Foot-and-mouthHOW 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 Q&A: Foot-and-mouth
Tests on a third suspected case within the surveillance zone, where cattle were culled, proved negative, as did those on a fourth possible case outside the zone also in Surrey.Tests on a third suspected case within the surveillance zone, where cattle were culled, proved negative, as did those on a fourth possible case outside the zone also in Surrey.
Two temporary control zones imposed in Kent and Surrey after foot-and-mouth scares have been lifted.Two temporary control zones imposed in Kent and Surrey after foot-and-mouth scares have been lifted.
Tests on cattle at a farm in Romney Marsh, Kent, have conclusively shown the animals do not have foot-and-mouth.Tests on cattle at a farm in Romney Marsh, Kent, have conclusively shown the animals do not have foot-and-mouth.
Defra said initial tests on animals at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey had also proved negative.Defra said initial tests on animals at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey had also proved negative.
A south Wales meat plant was given the all-clear after a sheep that was giving cause for concern was assessed by vets, the Welsh Assembly said.A south Wales meat plant was given the all-clear after a sheep that was giving cause for concern was assessed by vets, the Welsh Assembly said.
The government is awaiting the results of independent tests on soil taken from the original outbreak site at the Pirbright laboratories.The government is awaiting the results of independent tests on soil taken from the original outbreak site at the Pirbright laboratories.
A review of biosecurity arrangements at Pirbright, led by Professor Brian Spratt of Imperial College London, is also awaited.A review of biosecurity arrangements at Pirbright, led by Professor Brian Spratt of Imperial College London, is also awaited.
Some restrictions on movement of livestock - such as sending animals to market - are still banned in England.