Brussels, 10/04/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday the European Commission adopted a new regulation to tighten up rules governing export refunds for live cattle. The new regulation will apply to export declarations accepted from 1 October 2003. Reinforced checks will apply on exit from the EU and at the place of unloading in third countries and existing penalties will be reinforced. In addition, a new penalty, amounting to the total loss of refund for all animals indicated in an export...