EXTRACT FROM
News Release ENV-014:
23 May 2001CODE (B1) FOR USE ON OPEN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY / ACCESS LAND IN INFECTED AREAS
This Code should be promoted widely and in particular placed at access entry points such as car parks and picnic sites as well as at tourist information centres. Failure to do so risks irresponsible behaviour and, thus, increases the risk of disease spread.
Please take special care to protect the countryside from foot and mouth disease by following this Code
If you have handled cattle, sheep, goats or pigs in the last 7 days please stay off all other farmland.
- Do not go near, and never touch, handle or feed livestock :
- if you come across them unexpectedly, move away slowly; if necessary re-trace your route.
Do not take dogs on land where there are cattle.
Do not leave any waste food or litter.
Stay on the path and leave all gates as you find them.
Use disinfectant where provided.
Start your walk or ride with clean equipment, footwear and clothing.
CODE (B2) FOR USE ON OPEN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY / ACCESS LAND OUTSIDE INFECTED AREAS
This Code should be promoted widely and in particular placed at access entry points such as car parks and picnic sites as well as at tourist information centres. Failure to do so risks irresponsible behaviour and, thus, increases the risk of disease spread.
Please take special care to protect the countryside from foot and mouth disease by following this Code
If you have handled cattle, sheep, goats or pigs in the last 7 days please stay off all other farmland.
- Do not go near, and never touch, handle or feed livestock :
- if you come across them unexpectedly, move away slowly; if necessary re-trace your route.
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Keep dogs on short leads where there are livestock.
Do not leave any waste food or litter.
Stay on the path and leave all gates as you find them.
Use disinfectant where provided.
Start your walk or ride with clean equipment, footwear and clothing.
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