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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…
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