LUXEMBOURG
March 1st, 2002
BY KEITH NUTHALL
CLASSICAL swine fever has been detected at three locations in Luxembourg and the export of all live pigs and porcine semen, ova and embryos, as well as the shipment of pigs through the tiny country, has been banned by the European commission. Neighbouring France, Germany and Belgium have all pledged help.
CLASSICAL swine fever has been detected at three locations in Luxembourg and the export of all live pigs and porcine semen, ova and embryos, as well as the shipment of pigs through the tiny country, has been banned by the European commission. Neighbouring France, Germany and Belgium have all pledged help.
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