Lumpy skin disease is really impacting the cattle industry in France. However, the country says that outbreak is now under control, even as angry farmers continue to protest across the country.
The disease is spread by insects, and can devastate herds and trade.
Farmers have blocked highways with tractors and dumped manure, opposing rules that require entire herds to be culled after an outbreak. France’s Ag Minister defended the policy to prevent massive losses, but says that there are currently no active cases. The country is expanding vaccination efforts.
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