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Farmers in Wales have spoken of their shock after a new case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Surrey. Farmers in Wales have spoken of their shock after a new case of foot-and-mouth disease in Surrey was confirmed to the BBC.
The Welsh Assembly Government is expected to impose restrictions on moving livestock once it has spoken to the rural affairs ministry, Defra. The Welsh Assembly Government is waiting for confirmation from rural affairs ministry Defra.
The news broke as markets were held in Carmarthen, Newport and in north Wales. Farmers would be "back to square one" if livestock movement restrictions were imposed, said the FUW union.
A 10km (6.2 mile) control zone has been set up in Surrey and a pre-emptive slaughter has been ordered.A 10km (6.2 mile) control zone has been set up in Surrey and a pre-emptive slaughter has been ordered.
But Ed Rees, of NFU Cymru, said it would be "ridiculous" to ban animal movements in Wales. The news broke as animal markets were held in Carmarthen, Newport and in north Wales.
He told BBC Wales: "It's pretty obvious that it is in the south east of England. Brian Walters, vice president of the Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW), was at a routine meeting with the chief veterinary officer for Wales on Wednesday morning when the emerging situation in Surrey was discussed.
He said he was told that pigs were involved in the case.
He said: "It's pretty disappointing news. From the vets who have visited the farm, they are pretty sure it is foot-and-mouth."
It's going to have a devastating effect on the industry Edwin Harris, farmerIt's going to have a devastating effect on the industry Edwin Harris, farmer
He added: "There are a lot of sheep sales being held throughout Wales at this time of year. Also, you've got store cattle needing to be moved to fattening units for the winter."
Ed Rees, of NFU Cymru, said it would be "ridiculous" to ban animal movements in Wales.
He told BBC Wales: "It's pretty obvious that it is in the south east of England.
"We've got to put a ring-fence round the south east of England and try and get some normality back.""We've got to put a ring-fence round the south east of England and try and get some normality back."
Mr Rees, who farms beef cattle and sheep in Pendoylan in the Vale of Glamorgan, described the sheep sales taking place on Wednesday as "the first normal marts to take place since July".Mr Rees, who farms beef cattle and sheep in Pendoylan in the Vale of Glamorgan, described the sheep sales taking place on Wednesday as "the first normal marts to take place since July".
The last restrictions imposed on livestock movement in the UK following the August foot-and-mouth disease outbreak were lifted on Saturday.The last restrictions imposed on livestock movement in the UK following the August foot-and-mouth disease outbreak were lifted on Saturday.
Glyn Davies, the former assembly member and president of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales said it was a "real body blow" for the farming industry.Glyn Davies, the former assembly member and president of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales said it was a "real body blow" for the farming industry.
"The whole of rural Britain will be holding its breath."The whole of rural Britain will be holding its breath.
The new disease outbreak is thought to have occurred in pigsThe new disease outbreak is thought to have occurred in pigs
"It's a complete mystery, it's hard to believe and it's hard to believe it's not connected in some way with the previous outbreak.""It's a complete mystery, it's hard to believe and it's hard to believe it's not connected in some way with the previous outbreak."
Sheep farmer Edwin Harris, from the Brecon Beacons, said he was "devastated" and "worried about the future."Sheep farmer Edwin Harris, from the Brecon Beacons, said he was "devastated" and "worried about the future."
"We've just come out of a six week incubation period. it's a crucial time for trade - lots of livestock sales, of ewes and lambs, it's going to have a devastating effect on the industry."We've just come out of a six week incubation period. it's a crucial time for trade - lots of livestock sales, of ewes and lambs, it's going to have a devastating effect on the industry.
"It sounds selfish but we'll be asking, when is the money going to come in?""It sounds selfish but we'll be asking, when is the money going to come in?"
The EU has halted plans to allow Britain to export meat and diary products to the rest of Europe.The EU has halted plans to allow Britain to export meat and diary products to the rest of Europe.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is due to chair a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee at 1700 BST (1600 GMT).Prime Minister Gordon Brown is due to chair a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee at 1700 BST (1600 GMT).
Defra said the exact location of the suspected outbreak was Stroude Road, Egham.Defra said the exact location of the suspected outbreak was Stroude Road, Egham.
The control zone was set up around the suspected outbreak at 0935 BST.The control zone was set up around the suspected outbreak at 0935 BST.
A report into the August outbreak blamed a leaking pipe at the Pirbright animal research site in Surrey.A report into the August outbreak blamed a leaking pipe at the Pirbright animal research site in Surrey.