France Reports First Lumpy Skin Disease Case in Cattle

Published 30/06/2025, 10:06
France Reports First Lumpy Skin Disease Case in Cattle

Investing.com -- France confirmed its first case of lumpy skin disease at a cattle farm, the agriculture ministry announced Monday.

The outbreak was detected in the Savoie region near the Alps on Sunday.

Lumpy skin disease is a highly infectious viral disease that affects cattle and buffalo, causing blisters and reducing milk production.

The disease spreads through insect bites.

French authorities have implemented movement restrictions for cattle within a 50-kilometer (31-mile) radius around the affected farm to contain the spread.

While lumpy skin disease does not pose any risk to humans, it typically leads to trade restrictions.

The disease is widespread in north Africa and has recently been detected in Italy.

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