The Countryside Alliance announces it is postponing a protest march, planned to take place in central London on March 18. The number of confirmed outbreaks jumps to 17. The EU announces extends a ban on Britain's meat and dairy exports. Countries slaughter imported British livestock. The Six Nations Ireland v Wales match is cancelled.
Officials investigate the first suspected case in Northern Ireland.
Outbreak spreads to Northern Ireland and Scotland. Number of confirmed cases reaches 32. The latest are on a sheep and pig farm in Essex, a cattle farm in Staffordshire and a cattle and sheep farm in Cumbria. Government reveals scheme to get livestock moving again. Outbreak reaches Scotland, as total climbs to 5.