Switzerland: Over 1,000 pigs to be slaughtered due to disease

//19 Dec 2011
In Lucerne, Switzerland over a 1,000 pigs will be heading for slaughter following the discovery of a respiratory disease, with 200 already culled.
Reports state that meat being tainted with the disease or a risk of the disease affecting humans is not possible.
 
The disease which could end up leading to pneumonia, has so far affected 12 farms in Lucerne.
 
Source: World Radio Switzerland