COUNTY council patrols started in the wake of the foot and mouth outbreak are being relaxed as worries about the spread of the disease reduce.
During the outbreak, Lancashire County Council trading standards and police undertook patrols to ensure that no illegal animal movements were taking place.
No breaches were found and councillors have welcomed the efforts of farmers.
Coun Jean Battle said: "It is a tribute to the livestock industry that they have supported the controls and no problems regarding illegal movements have been detected in Lancashire.
"Patrols are now being stood down and we hope to see a full return to normal animal movements and markets in Lancashire within the next few weeks."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article