Written question asked by David Curry (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of the efficiency of equipment to test live animals in the field for the presence of foot and mouth disease infection. - (Holding answer 1 May 2001).

Answer: Mr. Curry: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the efficiency of equipment to test live animals in the field for the presence of foot and mouth disease infection. [159822] Ms Quin: [holding answer 1 May 2001]: All confirmatory diagnosis of foot and mouth disease infection is carried out at the Institute for Animal Health, Pirbright. The tests used are those recommended in the OIE Manual of Standards for Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines, plus additional tests under development. The equipment used in these tests is regularly serviced and maintained at the standard required by the tests used.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c245-6W; 159822
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Foot and mouth disease Livestock Standards Testing Veterinary services
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