Overview
- Prefectural authorities confirmed a DNC case at Les-Bordes-sur-Arize and ordered full depopulation of the herd with a 50‑km regulated zone and immediate vaccination in the area.
- Roughly 100 farmers blocked access overnight to try to stop culling of about 200 cows, gendarmes were present, and the farm owner later asked protesters to leave.
- The Agriculture Ministry says the disease is under control and maintains a strategy of whole‑herd culling at outbreak sites, movement restrictions, and state‑funded emergency vaccination.
- Since June 29, officials report 108 outbreaks across seven departments and roughly 3,000 bovines euthanized, with controls reinforced due to concerns over illicit animal movements.
- Stakeholders are split over broader vaccination, exports remain a key concern, and an accord with Italy allows movement of vaccinated cattle from designated zones; DNC poses no risk to humans.