Foot and Mouth Woes
Mar 2nd, 2001, 05:00 AM
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Foot and Mouth Woes
The BBC website states that "National Parks are closed." What translates as a national park? I have read the postings here that detailed parks near London that are closed. Does anyone know if Snowdonia in Wales is open or closed? Anyone know of any websites that would have this information? I have tried several, including BBC, and can't find listings of what specifically has been closed.
Mar 2nd, 2001, 05:18 AM
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Try this website: http://www.iprow.co.uk/menu.asp
It collects the press releases of the county councils and other authorities on the subject. I think you will find that either everything is closed, or it is strongly urged that you not go.
It collects the press releases of the county councils and other authorities on the subject. I think you will find that either everything is closed, or it is strongly urged that you not go.
Mar 2nd, 2001, 05:33 AM
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On the radio here in Chicago this morning, they reported that all St. Patrick's Day festivities were cancelled in Ireland. This sounds a bit drastic. Does anyone know if this is true? They said that this would be a hard hit for the tourism industry in Ireland.
Mar 2nd, 2001, 05:49 AM
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Why would Chicago radio lie to you? As I think Frank said on another thread, "This is serious, folks". The impact on tourism may be huge, the impact on agriculture will be devastating.
From today's Irish Independent
St Patrick's Day parade 'postponed'
DUBLIN'S four-day St Patrick's Festival has been postponed. As the country is gripped by the threat of a possible foot-and-mouth epidemic the Board of the premier St Patrick's Day celebrations decided unanimously to cancel the events on the March 17 weekend. But they may be held on another date.
"This is not a time for celebration, and there was no way we could police the events to ensure that foot-and-mouth would not spread here," said Festival chief executive Maria Moyinhan.
From today's Irish Independent
St Patrick's Day parade 'postponed'
DUBLIN'S four-day St Patrick's Festival has been postponed. As the country is gripped by the threat of a possible foot-and-mouth epidemic the Board of the premier St Patrick's Day celebrations decided unanimously to cancel the events on the March 17 weekend. But they may be held on another date.
"This is not a time for celebration, and there was no way we could police the events to ensure that foot-and-mouth would not spread here," said Festival chief executive Maria Moyinhan.
Mar 2nd, 2001, 05:49 AM
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I've not heard anything about the St. Patrick's day parade but for the latest Irish news you could go to the Irish Times website at http://www.ireland.com/
Mar 2nd, 2001, 05:50 AM
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Spoke to a friend in Ireland this morning. She's heard the same about the Paddy's day festivities in Dublin. Many sporting events cancelled, as well In some areas, even Sunday mass has been cancelled. I know that doesn't address the question about the Parks...
Mar 2nd, 2001, 06:34 AM
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Access to national parks is likely to be closed, if it isn't already.Don't know specifically about Snowdonia, but I expect it will be closed,check.
Politicians are pleading with people to stay away from the countryside.
Horse racing has stopped.All large public gatherings, sports fixtures, are under review.
The general election (due May) may be postponed.
Please note that this disease is not harmful to humans, even eating the meat does no harm.The animals can recover.The damage is economic - they don't put on weight.
The disease can be spread long distances by air.The latest farms discovered to be infected (Lockerbie)are beside road/rail links.....the prognosis is bad.
Panic buying of meat has started.
Problem is, this pulls in meat imports from Africa & the like - already our inspectors are picking up increased BSE from these sources - probably how F&M got into the UK this time.
I started panic non-buying of meat some time ago.
Politicians are pleading with people to stay away from the countryside.
Horse racing has stopped.All large public gatherings, sports fixtures, are under review.
The general election (due May) may be postponed.
Please note that this disease is not harmful to humans, even eating the meat does no harm.The animals can recover.The damage is economic - they don't put on weight.
The disease can be spread long distances by air.The latest farms discovered to be infected (Lockerbie)are beside road/rail links.....the prognosis is bad.
Panic buying of meat has started.
Problem is, this pulls in meat imports from Africa & the like - already our inspectors are picking up increased BSE from these sources - probably how F&M got into the UK this time.
I started panic non-buying of meat some time ago.
Mar 2nd, 2001, 07:10 AM
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If anyone is interested, here's some information from the USDA about Foot & Mouth. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/fsmd00.html
Mar 2nd, 2001, 11:06 AM
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I was able to find out that Snowdonia is closed. I have seen in print on the web that "national heritage properties in rural areas" are closed as well. I can't find anymore specific information on exactly which properties. I was also wondering about access to attractions in the Cotswolds that do not include walking the paths? Any ideas?
Mar 2nd, 2001, 11:11 AM
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For info on which National Trust sites are closed:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
They have an update listing specific properties.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
They have an update listing specific properties.
Mar 2nd, 2001, 11:32 AM
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The whole of the British countryside is being closed to visitors. Many areas have closed off footpaths, bridleways, cycle lanes, trails, anything other than paved roads. In Peak District (mainly Derbyshire) they've even shut car parks to discourage visitors.
The intention is to prevent the spread of this virus to any more farm animals. There is a GBP 5000 fine for violators in certain areas, but there is moral, if not strictly legal, obligation to stay off the countryside for the time being. The next couple of weeks will be crucial for containing the disease, and everyone can surely do their bit to preserve rural life and livelihood.
The intention is to prevent the spread of this virus to any more farm animals. There is a GBP 5000 fine for violators in certain areas, but there is moral, if not strictly legal, obligation to stay off the countryside for the time being. The next couple of weeks will be crucial for containing the disease, and everyone can surely do their bit to preserve rural life and livelihood.
Mar 2nd, 2001, 01:42 PM
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Well said Alec:
For those who are traveling to the UK & Ireland over the next few weeks, please be sensitive to this dilemma. On another thread, I read that Aer Lingus are willing to refund airfare if you decide not to travel which, if it true, describes the full extent of the concern.
Please recognize that by traveling to rural areas in the UK & Ireland at the moment you may be contributing to the problem. This is a highly contagious, airborne virus that affects all cloven-hoofed animals and can be transmitted from area to area on car tires, shoes, meat products, clothes. I am booked to travel to rural Ireland in September; I may not be able to go. Anyone booking a flight should take out cancellation insurance (and check I it covers this). It will be clear within two weeks whether or not the UK & Ireland have this under control.
For those who are traveling to the UK & Ireland over the next few weeks, please be sensitive to this dilemma. On another thread, I read that Aer Lingus are willing to refund airfare if you decide not to travel which, if it true, describes the full extent of the concern.
Please recognize that by traveling to rural areas in the UK & Ireland at the moment you may be contributing to the problem. This is a highly contagious, airborne virus that affects all cloven-hoofed animals and can be transmitted from area to area on car tires, shoes, meat products, clothes. I am booked to travel to rural Ireland in September; I may not be able to go. Anyone booking a flight should take out cancellation insurance (and check I it covers this). It will be clear within two weeks whether or not the UK & Ireland have this under control.
Mar 2nd, 2001, 06:59 PM
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F & M do harm animals, especially the young ones, they couldnot cop and just die and the pregant animals would miscarriage but recover.The growth rate of adult animals complete stop or decrease. I used to work for an international agriculture company.several yeasrs ago, some operations were hit, and we had to clean out the whole operations in that country, left it empty and started from scratch. Even up to now, the meat is still prohibited to ship to other countries.Before the castastrophe,more than half of the meat product was for export.
Mar 2nd, 2001, 07:37 PM
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Website of the Irish Tourist Board
http://www.ireland.travel.ie/home/
You can click on the 'Foot & Mouth Information' link to get updates as to what's postponed or cancelled in Ireland.
Website of the Irish Tourist Board
http://www.ireland.travel.ie/home/
You can click on the 'Foot & Mouth Information' link to get updates as to what's postponed or cancelled in Ireland.
