Suspected FMD case in Northern Ireland

Following suspected cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in pigs, premises at Stevenson & Co., 146 Fenaghy Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT42 1EA was declared by a veterinary officer as a suspect premises at 4.15 p.m. yesterday (8th January). The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have issued a declaration of a temporary control zone which comprises 300 metres around the perimeter of the premises (centred on grid reference D061 053). This declaration may be viewed by clicking here. Samples have been taken away for testing for FMD and SVD and preliminary results are expected later today (9th January). To view the full news release please click here.