French farmers protest against slaughter of herds amid lumpy skin disease outbreak
epa12597703 Farmers stand next to burning tires as they attend an action on the A9 highway during a protest against the slaughter of entire herds amid rising concern around lumpy skin disease outbreaks across the country, in Narbonne, France, 17 December 2025. French authorities decided to slaughter entire cattle herds if a case of lumpy skin disease was detected, a decision criticized by the farmers already hit by export bans and severe economic losses. Several outbreaks of lumpy skin disease have been detected in France over the last months. The virus spread by insects affects cattle and buffalo but causes no risks to human health. EPA/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO
