Sentinel Zone

This an area adjacent to the border where movement of animals is not permitted and where periodic clinical and serological surveys are carried out to confirm freedom from FMD.

Animal Free Zone

Not all buffer zones have an animal-free zone. Where present, this is a narrow strip of land in which it is not permitted to keep or graze animals. The presence of this zone makes it easier to monitor control of movement across the border.

Border

No movement of animals permitted across the border except at approved checkpoints under controlled conditions. Movement control will be more effective if the border is fenced.

Vaccination Zone

Susceptible animals are vaccinated on a regular basis using a vaccine of proven quality and potency. Cattle are always vaccinated, normally twice a year.

Sheep are usually vaccinated. It is not usual to vaccinate pigs due to their high rate of turnover.