Press Release: Foot-and-mouth disease in France

On 14 March 2001the Standing Veterinary Committee (SVC) gave a favourable opinion on a Commission proposal to take additional protective measures following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the département of Mayenne in France. The dispatch of species of live animals which are susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease from anywhere in France is prohibited. In addition, the consignment of fresh meat and meat products, milk and milk products and other animal products from these species from the départements of Mayenne and Orne is prohibited, unless these products are treated appropriately. The proposal will now be adopted by the Commission. It will be applicable until 27 March 2001 and will be reviewed at the meeting of the SVC scheduled for 20 and 21 March 2001.