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 European Union announces an extension of the ban on Britain's meat and dairy exports. Countries across Europe slaughter livestock imported from Britain. The Irish Rugby Football Union postpones Saturday's Ireland versus Wales international match, part of the Six Nations Championship.
Officials also begin investigating the first suspected outbreak of the disease in Northern Ireland.
Outbreak spreads to Northern Ireland and Scotland. Number of confirmed cases reaches 32.