{"id":23846,"date":"2026-02-20T06:18:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/france-eases-cattle-movement-restrictions-after-disease-outbreak\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T06:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:18:53","slug":"france-eases-cattle-movement-restrictions-after-disease-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/france-eases-cattle-movement-restrictions-after-disease-outbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"France Eases Cattle Movement Restrictions After Disease Outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/news-1771586333008.jpg?resize=450%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/news-1771586333008.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/news-1771586333008.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>French agriculture officials announced Friday they are removing nearly all restrictions on cattle transportation after containing a lumpy skin disease outbreak that has impacted livestock across the country.<\/p><p>Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard revealed the decision during a radio interview, explaining that authorities have not documented any new infections since January 2nd. The only remaining restrictions apply to a small region near the Spanish border where related cases have been identified.<\/p><p>&#8220;This means that we can return to normal life, that we can trade again, that we can move these animals again,&#8221; Genevard stated during her appearance on France Inter radio.<\/p><p>The infectious disease, transmitted primarily through biting insects, triggers fever and creates painful bumps on cattle skin while decreasing milk production and weakening the animals. French veterinary authorities have documented 117 separate outbreaks, with most cases concentrated in Alpine regions and southwestern areas of the country.<\/p><p>The outbreak&#8217;s impact extends beyond farm operations, affecting one of Europe&#8217;s most prominent agricultural exhibitions. For the first time since its establishment, the International Agriculture Show in Paris will proceed without any cattle on display when it opens Saturday.<\/p><p>&#8220;The farmers have chosen to be cautious. I understand them, I respect them,&#8221; the agriculture minister commented regarding the exhibition decision.<\/p><p>This absence represents a significant change for the annual event, which typically features 500 to 600 cattle that serve as major attractions for the roughly 600,000 attendees, particularly families with children interested in seeing farm animals.<\/p><p>The government&#8217;s response to the disease outbreak, including the elimination of entire herds in affected areas, has drawn criticism from some agricultural producers. This controversy contributed to farmer demonstrations in Paris during recent weeks.<\/p><p>Among European nations, France has experienced the most severe impact from lumpy skin disease, though Italy and Spain have also reported cases within their borders.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>French officials have removed most restrictions on cattle transportation following a lumpy skin disease outbreak that affected 117 farms. The contagious disease, spread by biting insects, prompted the cancellation of cattle displays at Europe&#8217;s biggest agricultural show for the first time in history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23845,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[862],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-agriculture"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/news-1771586333008.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-6cC","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":23932,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/french-officials-approve-killing-200-wolves-to-protect-farm-animals\/","url_meta":{"origin":23846,"position":0},"title":"French Officials Approve Killing 200 Wolves to Protect Farm Animals","author":"Admin","date":"February 20, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"France has authorized the killing of approximately 200 wolves as the animals expand into farming areas and approach major cities. 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