How many (a) sheep, (b) cattle and (c) other animals have been slaughtered in the Dumfries and Galloway area because premises were, or were…

Answered Asked by Elaine Murray Lab Lodged 15 May 2001

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) sheep, (b) cattle and (c) other animals have been slaughtered in the Dumfries and Galloway area because premises were, or were suspected of being, infected with the foot-and-mouth virus, up to and including 15 May 2001.

The answer

Answered by Ross Finnie on 31 May 2001 · 16 days after it was lodged, 2 days after it was due

The table shows the number of animals slaughtered. It should be noted that confirmed cases and slaughter on suspicion cases are regarded as "infected with" whereas dangerous contact cases are regarded as "exposed to".Number of Animals Slaughtered | Sheep | Cattle | Others | Total
Confirmed Cases | 85,091 | 32,914 | 59 | 118,377
Dangerous Contact Cases | 39,074 | 18,454 | 20 | 59,804
Slaughter on Suspicion Cases | 15,080 | 2,188 | 30 | 17,298
| 139,245 | 53,556 | 109 | 195,479

In the Official Report

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