Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A farming perspective on the 2001 foot and mouth disease epidemic in the United Kingdom.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Rossides, S C
- Affiliation:
- Health and Science Department · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
In 2001, the United Kingdom faced the largest outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral infection that affects livestock. This event sparked important discussions about how to control FMD in the future, particularly regarding the use of vaccines. Farmers, represented by the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales, shared their thoughts on how the government managed the outbreak and highlighted lessons learned from the experience. Overall, the outbreak has led to a broader conversation about the future of agriculture in the UK.
Abstract
The outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) that occurred in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2001 was the single largest epidemic of FMD the world had ever experienced. This outbreak raises important issues about future FMD control strategies, including the use of vaccination. The outbreak has also stimulated a wider debate in the UK on the role and direction of agriculture. The author presents the views of the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales on the handling of the outbreak by the UK Government and summarises some of the key lessons to be learned from a farming perspective.
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