Belgians revolt as Europe's great slaughter starts
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Steps being taken to prevent the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the UK spreading to continental Europe are discussed. Farmers in Belgium have reacted very negatively to the measures.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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In Florida, even an Oxo cube is enough to sow the seeds of panic
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The steps being taken by the US to prevent foot-and-mouth entering the country from Europe are discussed. Visitors from Europe who have recently visited a farm are having their shoes and luggage disinfected.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Ireland regrets that St Patrick's Day is off
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Events to mark St Patrick's Day have been cancelled in Ireland because of the risk of foot-and-mouth disease. This will have a negative effect on tourism-related businesses.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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