There have been no further foot-and-mouth-related incidents in the North. A spokesman for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development welcomed the news but stressed that it should not be a cause for complacency.
"The clock is ticking from the confirmation of the disease in Meigh and every day that passes brings us closer to saying we are clear," the spokesman said.
Measures announced on Wednesday had begun to take effect and anyone transporting livestock would need a permit and would be subject to checks by Department officials and the RUC, he said.
Ireland's biggest international food conference, IFEX 2001, which was to have been held in Belfast next month, is the latest victim of the crisis. The three-day food, drink and catering event, which was to have taken place at the King's Hall Complex at Balmoral, has been cancelled.
Guinness Northern Ireland has asked its staff not to travel between the North, Britain and the Republic, and the Presbyterian Church has cancelled several synod meetings and mission rallies due to have taken place next week.