18th March 1981
Foot and mouth arrives in Jersey
When foot and mouth was detected in Jersey cattle in March 1981, it was the first time the disease had been found in the British Isles for more than a decade, and the first confirmed case in Jersey since 1958. It had been found on farms in Brittany the previous month and apparently been carried to Jersey on the wind. All transportation of animals to and from Jersey was suspended.
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Other events that occured in March
Sir Stephen Dalton is appointed Lieutenant Governor
- Sir Stephen Dalton was born in Leicester and pursued a military career that culminated in an appointment as Jersey’s 42nd Lieutenant Governor
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Jersey anthem composer is born
- Frédéric Bérat composed and wrote the lyrics to Ma Normandie, Jersey’s national anthem. He was born in Rouen on 11 March 1801.
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Jersey buys Fort Regent
- The States of Jersey bought Fort Regent from the British government for £14,500.
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Dockers’ strike impacts food supplies
- Dockers went on strike in March 1920, demanding a rise of around 30% during the crucial potato harvest. The strike lasted a month.
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