France and Lumpy Skin Disease: When Cattle Make Wheels and Tempers Grind

France’s struggle with lumpy skin disease has turned a veterinary issue into a political and social standoff.

Authorities report no active cases, though more than a hundred outbreaks were recorded earlier this year.

Farmers have reacted strongly, staging blockades and protests against blanket culling measures.

On social media, farmers’ testimonies clash with urban frustration, a divide seen in many countries facing agricultural crises.

Italy and Spain have faced similar challenges, highlighting different national responses within a shared European framework.