§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if caseous lymphadenitis of sheep and goats is a notifiable disease; and what is the number of cases recorded in the most recent year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. SoamesSince caseous lymphadenitis is not a notifiable disease, comprehensive data are not maintained.
The disease was confirmed in six goat herds in 1990 and eight sheep flocks in 1991. Movement controls were applied on 28 March 1990 to the goat herds and in June and July 1991 to the sheep flocks under the Movement of Animals (Restrictions) Order 1990. Policy on caseous lymphadenitis was subsequently reviewed and in September 1991 all restrictions were lifted.