Alarm in the animal kingdom: Lumpy Skin Disease threatens cattle in Europe!

Alarm in the animal kingdom: Lumpy Skin Disease threatens cattle in Europe!

Concerns about the viral animal disease Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) have increased in Europe in recent weeks. This notifiable disease, which primarily affects cattle and water buffalo, is mainly transmitted by blood-sucking insects. Symptoms include fever and nodular skin lesions that can appear on the head, neck, back and udders. In many cases these nodules are so inconspicuous that they can only be felt. Originally widespread in Africa, the disease has now spread to parts of southeastern Europe, including Italy and France, due in part to multiple outbreaks in June 2025. Another outbreak has been recorded in Spain since October 2025. The economic damage caused by this viral disease should not be underestimated and represents a major challenge for both the authorities and companies. Fortunately, the disease is harmless to humans, which is at least a small consolation.

About Lumpy Skin Disease

As the Federal Association of Publicly Appointed Veterinarians bmleh.de reports, the fight against LSD remains a challenge for many farmers in Europe. The symptoms and the risk of transmission by insects make the situation particularly complex. Cattle and water buffalo are essential to agriculture, and any outbreak has a direct economic impact on farms. The assertion that robust control and prevention measures are essential is becoming increasingly important.

But it's not just agriculture that faces challenges. A lot has also happened in the world of entertainment. This is how the 50th edition of the César Awards is currently underway in Paris, which has been announced for February 28, 2025 in the Salle Pleyel. This event is rightly considered one of the most important in the French film industry. At least the festival visitor can find something to suit their own taste with a selection of films from different genres, as the recommendations on timeout.fr reveal.

Cultural highlights and surprises

The film world proves once again to be multifaceted. The announcement of 10 must-see films in the 2025 Cannes Film Festival selection has already piqued the anticipation of cinephiles. David Lynch noted in an interview that he does advertising to make money, which offers an interesting perspective for many creatives. There are also recommendations to prolong the feeling after watching “The Substance”. A rich year for film fans that promises cinematic highlights.

Finally, it should be noted that despite the challenges posed by Lumpy Skin Disease, cultural events and film enjoyment continue unabated. It remains exciting to see how the situation in animal husbandry will develop and whether the film industry can continue to come up with fresh ideas. The next few months promise a lot of movement and surprises both in agriculture and in the cinema.