The EC announces a ban on exports of all live animals and animal products from Britain. Third case is confirmed in Essex. The Government suspends movement of all livestock in Great Britain for the next seven days. The number of confirmed outbreaks jumps to 17. The EU announces extends a ban on Britain's meat and dairy exports.
Officials investigate the first suspected case in Northern Ireland.
Outbreak spreads to Northern Ireland and Scotland. Number of confirmed cases reaches 32. Government reveals scheme to get livestock moving again. Meat prices rise as total climbs to 52. The first cases of free roaming animals to be infected on Dartmoor.