Fw: [Jacob-list] Foot and Mouth/Scrapie

[George L.Benedict]

----- Original Message -----
From: "George L.Benedict" <benedict at snet.net>
To: <Jacobflock at aol.com>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] Foot and Mouth/Scrapie


> Fellow Jacob Breeders,
>
>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/in_depth/uk/2001/foot_and_mouth/default.stm
>
> http://www.maff.gov.uk/
>
> These two sites are very current and accurate with regard to the FMD
crisis.
> Many of us in the Shetland Group have written letters to MAFF, various
> MOP's, and even the Prince of Wales to encourage special handling of rare
> breeds that may be targeted for slaughter.  Many flocks are now being
> earmarked for destruction, not because they have tested positive for FMD
but
> simply because they are within a 3 km radius of confirmed cases.  We
believe
> this wholesale slaughter of  negative tested animals could render a severe
> blow to the gene pool of many rare breeds.  Please take a look at the
sites
> if you are so inclined and make your feelings known.
>
> Thank you,
> George and Debbie Benedict
>
> Here are two email addresses to get you started:
> SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE RURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
> Penland House
> 47 Robb's Loan
> Edinburgh EH14 1TW
> Tel: 0131 244 8270
> Fax: 0131 244 8274
>
> Email: h.q.edinburgh at vfis.maff.gsi.gov.uk
>
> Animal Health Office, Russell House, King Street, Ayr KA8 0BE
>
> Tel: 01292 268525
> Night line: 01292 268525
> Fax: 01292 611724
>
> Email: a.h.o.ayr at vfis.maff.gsi.gov.uk
>
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