Guidance for local authorities in England on public access to the countryside on the rights of way network. General and local elections MAFF advice on campaigning 1. Although the FMD epidemic in GB is in decline the disease has not yet been eradicated. There is a risk that, by moving from one farm premises to another, FMD will be inadvertently spread. That risk can be reduced by taking sensible precautions.
Any personal movement is a potential risk.
Reporters and others who follow the campaign should respect the same guidelines. If in doubt, keep out. Infection may be present but unrecognised. You can spread it, particularly if you have not taken the recommended precautions Risks are highest in those parts of the country which have been designated as Infected Areas Risks are highest where susceptible livestock are kept, but are negligible on wholly arable or horticultural farms 4. Up to date information about the extent of Infected Areas and other disease information can be found here.