Mr. GutmnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what biosecurity recommendations apply to the whole of the United Kingdom. [23629]
§ Mr. MorleyIn respect of biosecurity precautions necessary to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease, factsheets have been sent to all livestock fanners and advice was also placed on the DEFRA website http://www.defra.gov.uld. The importance of good biosecurity was emphasised by the production of a video on biosecurity in July. This was also sent to all livestock farmers and could also be seen on the DEFRA website.
Similar guidance was issued to livestock farmers in Scotland by the Scottish Executive. Parallel arrangements consistent with the epidemiology were also made in Northern Ireland by the local executive.
More general advice on animal health is contained in the DEFRA publications "Golden Rules for a healthy flock" and "Golden Rules for a healthy herd"