Overview
- Festive bovine events are banned nationwide and breeding markets in regulated regions are closed from October 18 through November 4, with lifting possible on November 5 if conditions allow.
- Authorities confirmed three outbreaks in the Pyrénées-Orientales, triggering mandatory department-wide vaccination, culling of infected herds, and 20 km protection zones with movement bans.
- Since June, officials count about 86 outbreaks across three regions, with nearly 2,000 cattle culled under the current control strategy.
- The agriculture ministry ordered 800,000 vaccine doses and will fund shots in affected areas, while rejecting calls for vaccinating the entire national herd.
- Farmers’ unions denounced the export freeze and culling policy, as the government tightens controls, warns of sanctions for illegal movements, and prepares for EU-level talks next week.