Overview
- Authorities confirmed the Léran outbreak and carried out the depopulation of the 113‑head herd that had been vaccinated on December 18.
- The Ariège prefecture widened controls with a 20 km protection zone banning bovine movements and mandating testing, and a broader regulated perimeter covering the department.
- The Ministry reports 116 outbreaks nationwide and substantial but incomplete vaccination coverage in the South‑West, with roughly 68.6–70.2% of cattle inoculated as of January 1–2.
- Farmer actions continued with late‑night clampdowns on state buildings, a candle vigil of 113 lights in Mirepoix, and a symbolic inter‑syndicate march in Toulouse at the farmers’ request to avoid blockades at the affected farm.
- Officials stress immunity begins about 21 days post‑shot; unions and local leaders demand an end to total culls, as the government signals announcements Sunday and talks with syndicates next week.