Richard Rowe one of the vets who started the Vets for Vaccination campaign has sent information about vaccination to his farmer clients and is conducting a survey of their views about what he considers to be an acceptable vaccination policy.

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Vaccination against Foot and Mouth

There is a large amount of confusion about vaccination, after extensive research the following facts have emerged.

1. Vaccination is effective but not perfect.
2. Vaccination takes effect a few days after animals are given one dose.
3. Vaccinated and diseased animals can be distinguished by a blood test, but a marker 
vaccine (currently under development) will make this much easier.
4. There is no need to slaughter vaccinated animals.

Any acceptable vaccination policy would have to meet the following criteria:-

a. The animals do not have to be subsequently slaughtered.
b. Milk from vaccinated animals can be sold at the normal price.
c. Meat from vaccinated animals can be sold at the normal price.
d. Any compensation scheme must not discriminate against vaccinated animals.
e. The return to export status of GB farms is not unreasonably delayed compared to a 
slaughter policy.

Richard is conducting a survey of his livestock farmer clients - seeking their views on the acceptability of a vaccination policy based on these criteria - he asks them to choose one of the following responses:

q I am happy with the current situation.

q I would like my animals to be vaccinated provided the criteria on milk, meat, slaughter 
and export can be met and confirmed in writing.

q I would not like my animals vaccinated even if these criteria are met.

q I would like my animals vaccinated even if the above criteria cannot be met.

q I would not like my animals vaccinated if the above criteria cannot be met.

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100% of the farmers who've responded so far express support for a national vaccination programme if all the criteria are met.

Andrew
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