Suspected Foot and Mouth Cases Negative

Two temporary control zones imposed in Kent and Surrey after foot-and-mouth scares have been lifted.

Tests on cattle at a farm in Romney Marsh, Kent, have conclusively shown the animals do not have foot-and-mouth.

Defra said initial tests on animals at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey had also proved negative.

A south Wales meat plant was given the all-clear after a sheep that was giving cause for concern was assessed by vets, the Welsh Assembly said.