First Lumpy Skin Disease Case Near Swiss Border Triggers Emergency Response

Switzerland implements mandatory cattle vaccination in Geneva region after first case of lumpy skin disease detected in neighboring France.

Key Takeaways

First case of Lumpy Skin Disease detected in France near Geneva border
Switzerland mandates cattle vaccination in Geneva region
LSD is transmitted by insects and not dangerous for humans
No cases detected in Switzerland to date

By The Numbers

outbreaks detected in France

310,000

cattle to be vaccinated in French departments

They Said

"The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) is monitoring the situation in close cooperation with the French authorities"
— FSVO spokeswoman

Breaking News: LSD Case Near Swiss Border

Swiss Emergency Response

Impact on Agriculture

Cross-Border Cooperation

Sources & References

First outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle near Geneva

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

First case of Lumpy Skin Disease detected in France near Geneva border
Switzerland mandates cattle vaccination in Geneva region
LSD is transmitted by insects and not dangerous for humans
No cases detected in Switzerland to date

By The Numbers

outbreaks detected in France

310,000

cattle to be vaccinated in French departments

They Said

"The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) is monitoring the situation in close cooperation with the French authorities"
— FSVO spokeswoman

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Breaking News: LSD Case Near Swiss Border

Swiss Emergency Response

Impact on Agriculture

Cross-Border Cooperation

Sources & References

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