At this critical time for British agriculture, Spillers Speciality Feeds Ltd at Milton Keynes are taking what precautions they can to help prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth disease.
All lorries arriving and leaving the mill site have to cross a disinfectant sprayed straw barrier.
In addition, the wheels and undercarriages of all ex-farm vehicles are being sprayed with a MAFF approved disinfectant. The Spillers salesforce have been instructed to cease end-user calling on studs and racing yards. The substantial export trade which Spillers has with countries in Europe and the Middle East may be jeopardised if restrictions are placed on movements of animal-related goods from sensitive areas.