France: Another epidemic among sheep, goats, and cattle; the state will not help breeders

The first individual cases of EHD were detected among farm animals in the autumn of last year. However, since spring of this year, the epidemic has accelerated. As reported by La France Agricole, over 4,500 outbreaks have already been recorded in flocks of sheep, goats and cattle. The largest number of cases of the haemorrhagic disease occur in the south and west of the country, with an isolated case in the north. Farmers are raising the alarm because at the same time, the epidemic of bluetongue and avian influenza is progressing among poultry. Agricultural organizations are demanding more coordinated actions and strategies to combat the epidemic, including subsidized vaccination campaigns and financial support for those affected. Meanwhile, French Agriculture Minister Marc Fesneau announced that the French government will not buy vaccines or pay farmers to vaccinate animals - against EHD, bluetongue and highly pathogenic avian influenza. - It is up to the breeding sector to ...