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France Vaccinates Cattle Amid Protests Over Disease Control

12/16/2025

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France reports lumpy skin disease in cattle is under control as farmers protest by blocking highways and dumping manure.
Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard says there are no current cases of the disease.
She also announces a vaccination campaign for an additional one million cattle.
France has culled 3,300 cattle after 113 outbreaks this year.
Genevard emphasizes measures to prevent the disease from affecting 1.5 million cattle, 10% of the herd.

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France reports lumpy skin disease in cattle is under control as farmers protest by blocking highways and dumping manure.
Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard says there are no current cases of the disease.
She also announces a vaccination campaign for an additional one million cattle.
France has culled 3,300 cattle after 113 outbreaks this year.
Genevard emphasizes measures to prevent the disease from affecting 1.5 million cattle, 10% of the herd.