BBC One: Foot-and-mouth special

Click here to watch the BBC One special on the foot-and-mouth disease, presented by Nicky Campbell.

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Foot-and-mouth coverage on BBC Online

Tomorrow's World looks at the science of Foot and Mouth Disease. Click on the links below to find out more.

What is the disease and where did it come from?

Electronic tagging system
Future Science and Technology Technology that could help prevent or contain future outbreaks of the disease. Scientists in Somerset conduct trials with a new electronic tagging system.

Predicting the virus
Researchers from New Zealand set-up a new computer programme that predicts the spead of the disease during an outbreak.

The vaccine controversy
New vaccines could prevent animals from contracting the virus but work is slow and expensive.

Watchdog looks at the cost of Foot and Mouth. Click on the link below to find out more.

The meat we eat
Meat is a huge industry and we spend an estimated £11.5 billion every year on it. But for how much longer can we get it?