Report on the first confirmed outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease in Italy and France, detailing EU infection spread and national disease control responses. Italy confirmed its first outbreak on Sardinia island on June 23, 2025, with 10 total cases confirmed by July 2. France confirmed its first case on June 29 in Savoie prefecture near the Swiss-Italian border. Both countries have implemented EU-mandated protection zones (20km radius) and surveillance zones (50km radius) with cattle movement restrictions. Japan suspended imports of cattle-derived products from both countries as a precautionary measure.
Confirmation of First Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreaks in Italy and France (EU)
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