France is considering generalizing the vaccine against dermatosis to the entire bovine herd in the face of rejection to the slaughter of infected animals.

The French government is preparing to make the decision to generalize the vaccination of the entire bovine herd against contagious nodular dermatosis at a time when the spread of this disease is generating some opposition among cattle farmers to the slaughter of all animals on an affected farm. In statements to the local broadcaster Ici Besançon issued this Sunday, the French Minister of Agriculture, Annie Genevard, emphasized that "vaccination is the best preventive measure." "For now, we are fighting in the infected areas. Vaccines are therefore reserved for the areas that are suffering from deficits. But the question of a total vaccination of the French herd is legitimate," the minister noted during a visit this Saturday to the Doubs department, where cases have been declared. A meeting with industry professionals is scheduled for next Tuesday at the so-called Livestock Parliament, where this issue should be addressed. Several agricultural unions have spoken in favor of the ...