French authorities have confirmed the first outbreak of lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse, DNC) in cattle in France, specifically in the Savoie region. The disease, which is viral and highly infectious among bovines but not transmissible to humans, has led to the euthanasia of infected herds. Since the initial detection on June 29, 2025, multiple new outbreaks have been identified in Savoie and neighboring Haute-Savoie, with at least six confirmed foci. The crisis has affected over 2,156 farmers, resulted in the suspension of cheese sales, and caused estimated daily losses exceeding one million euros. Authorities have implemented control measures including ongoing inspections, culling of infected animals, and plans for vaccination once vaccines become available through the European Union. The situation has prompted protests from farmers opposing preventive culling, with some blocking farm access to resist euthanasia orders. The French government and veterinary services continue to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing the necessity of their strategy to contain the disease and protect the dairy sector. Meanwhile, neighboring regions including parts of Switzerland have initiated cattle vaccinations to prevent spread. The outbreak in France coincides with warnings of lumpy skin disease in other European countries and a separate foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed in South Africa's Free State province.