DISINFECTANT pads are to be put down in east Cleveland as a precautionary measure.
East Cleveland is one of the few areas in the North-East unaffected by the deadly disease.
The move was decided at a meeting at Moorsholm early yesterday, 36 hours after farmers approached councillors for help.
It is hoped the pads will be in place by the beginning of next week, with farmers keeping the disinfectant topped up
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