THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SEVICES EXTENDS DIRECTIVES LISTED IN PRESS RELEASE NO. 368 DATED 13TH MARCH 2001

Due to further spread of Foot and Mouth Disease within the European Union Community States, the directives relating to France and the United Kingdom as listed in the Press Release No: 368 dated 13^th March, 2001, are being extended to Holland.

To further safeguard the local livestock population, the importation of live birds and live poultry from the European Union is being suspended.