Harry Griffin's file relating to the outbreak of theileriosis at Blythbank Farm, 2000
Scope and Contents
Contains: internal correspondence; correspondence with organisations including the Animal Health Office, Galashiels, the Scottish Executive and the Food Standards Agency; notes from meetings; information for journalists and press clippings relating to the outbreak.
Dates
- Creation: 2000
Creator
- Griffin, Harry D, fl1987 (scientist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Some material is restricted and cannot be produced.
Biographical / Historical
The outbreak took place in March 2000 when a three-year old dairy cow was diagnosed with Theileria annulata on Blythbank farm. 27 further cases were later discovered. An investigation was carried out into the cause of the outbreak, which concluded the likely accidental contaimination or re-use of materials and equipment on the farm which had previously been used in a study on the disease.
Extent
1 file
Creator
- Griffin, Harry D, fl1987 (scientist) (Person)
Repository Details
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