Crisis is not our fault, say supermarkets

Article Abstract:

Farmers and consumer groups have claimed that the UK's leading supermarkets are dominating the rural economy, forcing farmers to cut costs and use intensive methods. Supermarkets have denied that they are partly responsible for the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Grocery stores, Supermarket Chains, Causes of, Supermarkets, Ethical aspects

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Still out of bounds: half the footpaths in Britain

Article Abstract:

Only around half of the UK's footpaths have reopened following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. However, there is widespread agreement that only footpaths within 3km of an outbreak should be closed.

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Could we stop this culling with a jab?

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The positive and negative aspects of vaccinating against foot-and-mouth disease are discussed. Vaccination is expensive and does not prevent an animal from acting as a source of infection.

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