UKASTA AND THE NFU ISSUE REMINDER ON DISINFECTANT
The NFU and feed supplier UKASTA have issed a
reminder to farmers that disinfectant to spray down vehicles entering and
leaving holdings should be available at the farm gate as well as outside the
farm itself.
Speaking as deliveries of feed onto farms continue, NFU Technical Services
Committee Chairman Marcus Themans said this was important to ensure vehicles
leaving the farm do not inadvertently spread the disease.
He said: "It is vital that any vehicles have their wheels, wheel arches
and undercarriages pressure washed to remove dirt before coming onto the farm
as well as being sprayed with an approved disinfectant.
"But it is equally important that the same procedure is followed when
vehicles leave the holding.
"This vital operation can only be carried out by ensuring that the
disinfectant is available at the farm gate. We would urge all farmers to make
sure that there is an adequate supply available at this point."
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