HUNDREDS of animals are to be burned at Tunstall, near Richmond, North Yorkshire, after an outbreak led to culls on up to 30 neighbouring farms.
Huge funeral pyres are being built at Manor House, where the case was confirmed on Friday.
The Ministry of Agriculture (Maff) also suspects a 15th case has occurred in North Yorkshire.
Stock at Brough Hill Farm, Bainbridge, near Leyburn, is to be slaughtered on suspicion of having the disease.
The decision was taken by a Maff vet, who found indications of the disease at the farm.
Samples have been taken and Maff is awaiting the results before considering further action
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