Brussels, 01/03/2001 (Agence Europe) - Speaking before the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday evening, Commissioner David Byrne did not conceal his fear about the lightning progress of the spread of foot and mouth disease. According to the latest checks, the disease has broken out in 27 places in the United Kingdom (with one in Northern Ireland). These areas were immediately declared contaminated areas and all human and animal movements were banned. Mr Byrne presented the latest...