Archive · 17 Dec 2025

France Controls Lumpy Skin Disease Amid Farmer Protests

France Controls Lumpy Skin Disease Amid Farmer Protests

France is dealing with a disease called lumpy skin disease that affects cows and buffaloes.

The disease causes bumps and makes cows produce less milk, but it doesn't harm humans.

The French government says the disease is now under control, but farmers are protesting because they think the government's solution is too harsh.

The government requires that all cows in an affected area be put down to stop the disease from spreading.

Farmers are upset because they think this is cruel and unnecessary.

The government is also vaccinating cows to prevent the disease.

Farmers are blocking roads and dumping manure to show their anger.

The government says if the disease is not controlled, it could harm a lot of cows.

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