The organisation of canoeing competitions falls within Category 2. General Canoeing Activities General canoeing activities fall within the Department of Agriculture s recommendations in relation to access to land to which susceptible species may have had access.
Susceptible species are cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and deer.
Until further notice attendance by members of the Canoe Union at competitive events in the UK and other countries where FMD infection has been confirmed has been suspended. Based upon the recommendations of the Department of Agriculture, the Canoe Union is recommending that - Until further notice canoeists should refrain from canoeing in areas which might involve entry onto land to which animals of susceptible species may have had access since February 1st. Canoeing in predominately rural areas or in close proximity to farmland should be avoided in all instances. Visits to areas declared by the Department of Agriculture as being restricted should be avoided. Canoeing activities may take place at site specific locations where appropriate disease control notice and disinfection facilities are in place and which does involve entry onto land to which animals of susceptible species may have had access since February 1st.