2001 UK foot-and-mouth outbreak - 25 years on: 'It was a year that changed farming'

The 25th anniversary of the UK foot-and-mouth outbreak is an important moment to reflect on the lessons learnt and the ongoing significance of maintaining high standards to protect food safety and the farming industry

Chris Brayford
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Red Tractor chair Alistair Mackintosh said: "To prevent another outbreak, we must ensure our borders are properly controlled, and that imported products meet at least the same standards that British farmers adhere to."
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Red Tractor chair Alistair Mackintosh said: "To prevent another outbreak, we must ensure our borders are properly controlled, and that imported products meet at least the same standards that British farmers adhere to."

The 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak is a year which brought farming to a standstill. Restrictions, food safety concerns and the mass culling of livestock reshaped the agricultural sector and serves as...

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