France has reported the first outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle, a disease that affects animals but poses no risk to humans.

Lumpy skin disease in cattle has been confirmed in France, affecting cattle with symptoms such as fever, skin lumps and reduced milk production. The outbreak was identified on a farm in Savoie and authorities have imposed movement restrictions for cattle within a 50-kilometer radius. The disease, transmitted by insect bites, does not pose a risk to humans but may lead to trade restrictions.