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Royal Society Inquiry commissioned by the UK Government into Infectious Diseases in Livestock

The Royal Society Inquiry into Infectious Diseases in Livestock (IDL) chaired by Professor Sir Brian Follett FRS, published it's report on 16th July 2002. The Inquiry focused on scientific issues relating to the transmission, prevention and control of infectious diseases in livestock.

Infectious diseases in livestock main report - July 2002
Royal Society Infectious Disease in Livestock Inqiury follow-up review - Dec 2004

Summary Report
Press Release - Rapid response needed to tackle outbreaks of livestock diseases - July 2002
Press Release - Emergency vaccination still not ready to control foot and mouth - Dec 2004
  Royal Society launches inquiry team and calls for views - Sep 2001
  Press Release - Royal Society launches inquiry into diseases in livestock - Aug 2001

Background information

Terms of reference
Membership of Committee
List A Diseases of the Office International des Epizooties
Call for detailed evidence - 12 October 2001 (pdf)
Initial call for views

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