ARCHIVE: Exotic animal disease risks Defra is responsible for
the management and co-ordination of the response to outbreaks
and incidents of exotic animal disease such as Foot and Mouth
Disease, Avian Influenza, Bluetongue, Classical Swine Fever and
Rabies in England at the local and national level, working
closely with partners from other government departments,
operational partner and stakeholder organisations. Detailed
information is set out in Defra's Contingency Plan for Exotic
Animal Diseases. In the event of an outbreak or incident in
Wales or Scotland, Defra, and Animal Health as the main delivery
body, work closely with policy officials in the devolved
administrations to ensure a consistent and co-ordinated disease
control response throughout GB. Further information can be found
on the Defra website: Page last modified: 29 October 2008 Page
published: 13 February 2008