The Government suspends movement of all livestock in Great Britain for the next seven days. A seventh outbreak is confirmed in Devon. 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.
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.