Overview
- Authorities continue whole-herd culling as new outbreaks are recorded in late December, confirming the epizootic is not contained.
- In Pyrénées-Orientales, a 22nd case was confirmed on December 22 despite herds reported fully vaccinated since December 20, with the 21‑day immunity delay complicating any judgment on vaccine performance.
- Vaccinated farms face a 45‑day halt on exports, stalling cattle markets and forcing producers to keep unsold animals while feed and housing costs mount.
- The MSA’s long‑running Réagir program is deploying social workers, psychologists and financial aid to address trauma and reduce suicide risk after mass abatements.
- Solidarité Paysans calls for a long‑term safeguard plan with loan deferrals and a year without social contributions, warning that fear of total culls has discouraged timely reporting in some cases.