Brussels, 22/08/2000 (Agence Europe) - After hearing a detailed presentation on measures taken by the British authorities to combat swine fever since its discovery in five companies in England, the EU's Standing Veterinary Committee decided, by unanimity, to approve measures banning the movements of live animals and pig sperm. It was felt, however, that the application of this "embargo" to the three regions of Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk was sufficient. This opinion will be the subject of a...