US EditionFrance Battles First Outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease
- On June 29, 2025, France announced the initial detection of lumpy skin disease at a livestock facility in the Savoie area close to the Alpine mountains.
- The outbreak follows recent detections of the disease in Italy since June 2022 and its widespread presence in North Africa, with insects transmitting the virus between animals.
- Authorities established a 50-kilometre regulated zone around the outbreak, restricting cattle movement and strengthening veterinary surveillance to prevent further spread.
- On June 29, laboratory testing verified the presence of the LSD virus in cattle exhibiting symptoms like fever and skin nodules, and the ministry has announced that, following European regulations, affected animals will be culled to control the outbreak.
- The disease causes production losses by reducing milk yield and damaging hides but poses no risk to human health or food safety, though it may lead to trade restrictions for affected regions.
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A first case of contagious nodular dermatosis was confirmed in France in a bovine herd north of the commune of Entrelacs. To limit its spread, the 60 animals will be euthanized. This disease is not transmissible to humans.
A outbreak of contagious nodular dermatosis, a disease that affects cattle, was discovered in a farm in Savoie, confirmed the Ministry of Agriculture this Monday. The disease can decimate herds but is not transmissible to humans. The outbreak detected on Sunday in Savoie will have to be "populated" in order to avoid the spread of the disease. - Cattle: a outbreak of contagious nodular dermatosis discovered for the first time in France (Health an…
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