France is preparing to generalize the vaccine against dermatosis to the entire cattle herd.

The French government is preparing to make the decision to generalize the vaccination of the entire bovine herd against nodular dermatosis at a time when the spread of this disease is generating some opposition among cattle farmers to the slaughter of all animals in an affected farm. In statements to the local broadcaster Ici Besançon issued this Sunday, the 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 department of Doubs, where cases have been declared. A meeting with professionals in the sector is scheduled for next Tuesday at the so-called Livestock Parliament, where this issue should be addressed. Several agricultural unions have spoken out in favor of the ...