French farmers protest as veterinarians cull diseased cows - video Dailymotion

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00:00In the southwest of France, these farmers have gathered along the highway with a single goal.

00:04No one must pass.

00:06We'll block the bypass here. We can also block the other side.

00:09The anger is also palpable at this toll station.

00:12Mobilization by farmers has been frequent over the past two years.

00:15But this time, they're protesting against the government's decision to slaughter cows infected with lumpy skin disease,

00:21a measure intended to protect the industry.

00:24Our herd is like our family. We're with them every day, all year round, and we don't accept this practice.

00:31We look at our animals, scared of having to kill them tomorrow.

00:35That's why we're here, because we're completely helpless.

00:41The disease is steadily spreading along the Spanish border.

00:45Faced with the worsening health situation, the government has made vaccination mandatory in the southwest.

00:51But certain farmers' unions prefer a more targeted approach.

00:54For their part, the protesters are calling for the general vaccination of livestock

00:58and are organizing blockades throughout the country.

French farmers protest as veterinarians cull diseased cows

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