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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 22 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 January 2008. It was answered by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Thursday, 31 January 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Swine Fever: East Anglia

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment his Department has made of the cause of the outbreak of classical swine fever in East Anglia in 2000.
Answer

A full investigation was carried out according to standard epidemiological principles at the time of the outbreak. The cause was not finally established but was most likely the result of pigs eating a contaminated imported pork product.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
471 c561W; 182049
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Swine fever East of England
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk