# Lumpy Skin Disease impact on Spanish livestock

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lumpy-skin-disease-impact-on-spanish-livestock
> Updated: 2026-10-19T11:33:51.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Health restrictions caused by Lumpy Skin Disease (Dermatosis Nodular Contagiosa) led to the cancellation of the Asturiana de los Valles cattle contest in Cangas del Narcea through at least late October. To maintain community engagement during the restrictions, local authorities and breeders organized alternative livestock meetings in Gedrez.

By mid-October, authorities in Cantabria and Asturias announced a relaxation of restrictions for bovine events, including fairs, auctions, and markets, effective November 1. This easing follows a favorable epidemiological trend supported by vaccination and a seasonal reduction in insect vectors. However, sanitary vigilance remains in place; both regions require specific quarantine periods and veterinary supervision for animals arriving from outside their respective territories.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Spanish regions relax restrictions on bovine events due to disease trends

Cantabria and Asturias are relaxing bans on cattle fairs and livestock events starting November 1, citing favorable epidemiological trends in contagious nodular dermatosis.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-regions-relax-restrictions-on-bovine-events-due-to-disease-trends

### 2026-09-29: Cangas del Narcea hosts livestock meeting following cattle contest cancellation

The Asturiana de los Valles cattle contest in Cangas del Narcea is replaced by a “Concurseros” livestock meeting due to health restrictions from Lumpy Skin Disease.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cangas-del-narcea-hosts-livestock-meeting-following-cattle-contest-cancellation

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