British cattle markets reopen after approval of EU Veterinary Committee

The European Union has lifted the last remaining foot-and-mouth restrictions on British meat exports, after a favourable vote of the Standing Veterinary Committee (SVC) on 6 February 2002. The UK government said cattle markets will reopen next week under strict hygiene standards.

The European Union has lifted the last remaining foot-and-mouth restrictions on British meat exports, after a favourable vote of the Standing Veterinary Committee (SVC) on 6 February 2002. The UK government said cattle markets will reopen next week under strict hygiene standards.