London - The first case of swine fever in Britain since August 12th was found near an infected area, the Ministry of Agriculture has said, dashing farmers' hopes on a quick lifting of restrictions and culls.
About 1,000 pigs will be slaughtered after the disease was discovered on a farm in Norfolk in eastern England. As a result, many nearby farms may remain under watch for longer than was previously thought, the ministry said in a statement.
