Paris Agricultural Show Proceeds Without Cows Amid Disease Fears
An outbreak of lumpy skin disease in France has forced organisers of the Paris Agricultural Show to bar cattle this year, highlighting growing biosecurity challenges for Europe’s farming sector and prompting debate over animal health safeguards
French Farmers Protest Cow Cull as Lumpy Skin Disease Spreads
Anger is mounting among French farmers after authorities culled entire herds to curb lumpy skin disease. Roadblocks, manure dumping and appeals to the prime minister signal fears of escalation and deep distrust of the government’s response