Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
Arrive Clean : Leave Clean!
- DEFA Advice to Farmers
- DEFA Advice to Walkers
- DEFA Advice for Importing Horses
- DEFRA List of Approved Disinfectants
For the latest DEFRA news releases please see the DEFRA Foot and Mouth Disease website pages.
The Department’s priorities are
- To minimise the risk of FMD being introduced to the Island;
- To minimise the potential for spread of the disease within the Island should it occur;
- Prepare and hold, in a high state of readiness, the contingency plan and equipment necessary to combat an outbreak.
Useful documents:
- Bio Security – preventing the introduction and the spread of FMD
- How to spot FMD
- Frequently Asked Questions
Please note – Any queries should be directed to DEFA Agriculture on 685844 or by email: Agriculture@gov.im and not the contact details identified on the DEFRA documents.
