DairyTalk 191: Lumpy Skin Disease - France’s Crisis and the Warning for North America - by Helmut Demmelhuber

France’s devastating Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak has become a
case study in how quickly animal health crises can spiral out of
control. State-ordered mass culling triggered violent clashes
between farmers and police, while fear of financial ruin led some
producers to stop reporting infections - undermining containment
efforts. Vaccine shortages, massive economic losses, and
long-term export bans compounded the damage. This episode
examines why trust between authorities and farmers is as critical
as biosecurity itself and outlines practical preventive measures
North American operations must adopt before facing a similar
crisis. With comments on a "The Bullvine"-article (December 23th,
2025) by Andrew Hunt: https://www.thebullvine.com