Hi zusammen,
da mein Kurs im September unsere Abschlussfahrt nach Schottland machen will, haben uns Gerüchte über eine mögliche Quarantäne Großbritanniens etwas verunsichert.
Meine Frage ist nun, wäre etwas Derartiges möglich und wenn ja, wie groß ist die Möglichkeit ??
Über Infos wäre ich sehr dankbar.
Bis dann
Anna
Hi Anna,
dass GB komplett isoliert werden kann glaube ich nicht. Allerdings werdet Ihr in Schottland über die grösseren Städte hinaus nicht viel Freude an der Landschaft haben wie es bisher aussieht:
http://www.visitbritain.com/de/fandmdisease.htm
Much of Scotland’s countryside is free of foot and mouth disease and is open for outdoor pursuits and tourism. However, given the serious nature of the disease, care is still required. This Code outlines sensible precautions for those coming back to enjoy the countryside. While large areas of Scotland are accessible it is wise to check that your particular destination is open before you travel.
The Code:
PLEASE follow this advice to avoid endangering farm animals and people’s livelihoods.
· Do not touch or feed farm animals.
· Do not enter enclosed fields with farm animals.
· Avoid farm steadings and yards.
· Do not leave waste or scraps of food or litter.
· Do not park your car in areas where farm animals gather.
· Keep dogs on a lead at all times.
· Clean your boots and vehicles between visits to the countryside.
· Obey official signs.
· Respect advisory signs and requests from farmers and other land managers.
The Code is based on expert advice from the State Veterinary Service and on guidance previously issued by the Scottish Executive Rural Affairs Department, which is responsible for action to contain and eradicate foot and mouth disease.
Background
Humans, dogs and horses can’t catch foot and mouth disease but they can spread it to cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and deer.
Foot and mouth is a highly infectious disease but for the general public, who don’t work with livestock, the chances of spreading it are generally low. Indirect transfer from person to person contact, for example at sporting or social events, and then onwards to livestock is possible but unlikely.
The main risk of people spreading the disease comes from direct contact with an infected animal or its dung. People can pick up the virus on their hands, clothes and footwear and transfer it to another animal. This is why it is crucial to avoid all physical contact with livestock and to avoid farm steadings, yards and enclosed fields where there could be dung from infected animals. This advice is especially important for dog owners. Dogs must not be allowed off the lead as they may disperse other animals and can be attracted by dung.
In areas of Scotland which are free of foot and mouth disease, the risk from walking on the open hill or paths not regularly frequented by sheep and cattle is extremely low. It is still important to ensure that livestock, wild deer and goats are not disturbed.
The virus can remain active for three days in summer and up to two weeks in dried mud or dung on clothing, shoes or vehicles but it can be killed by heat or disinfectants. If you have mud or dung on your footwear, you should clean them as soon as possible. Washing your footwear with soap and hot water will be sufficient.
The risks of spreading foot and mouth are greatest in the areas where the disease has already occurred. But we can’t assume the disease isn’t present elsewhere. By following the guidance in this code, we can all minimise the chances of spreading foot and mouth and begin to allow life in the country to return to normal.
Aus: http://www.visitscotland.com/d/index.htm
Bye
Rolf