27/08/2001 (Agence Europe) - Draconian measures have been taken in Northumberland (north east England) following confirmation of eight new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth in four days, whereas this region had not seen any new cases in three months. It is in this county that, over six months ago, in February, the first outbreak of the disease had been recorded. In all, 1979 outbreaks have been recorded and over 4 million animals slaughtered as precautionary measures since the beginning o the...