The history of the ban: key dates
14th January 1999, Page 38
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1 986: First cases of ME in the UK herd come to light.
1988: Measures to stamp out the disease are introduced, including a ban on using cattle by-products in feed.
1992: The B5E outbreak reaches its peak with 36,000 confirmed cases.
March 1996: The beef export ban is introduced.
June 1998: The Florence Agreement between the EC and the UK sets out five pre-conditions for lifting the ban.
November 1998: The beef export ban is lifted by the EU, subject to conditions.
February 1999: Legislation is due in Parliament allowing exports to resume, on condition that agreed measures are in place.
2001: The MAAF expects BSE to be eradicated from the UK herd.