Andorran Vets Inspect and Vaccinate 250 Cattle in Canillo Before Traditional Drive

Veterinarians from the Andorran government inspected more than 250 cattle from nine Canillo farms at Solana del Forn on Tuesday, confirming the herd's good health ahead of its seasonal move to mountain pastures.

The routine checks involved general health assessments, deworming, and vaccination against bovine herpesvirus. The group included mostly Brown Swiss cows, along with smaller numbers of Limousin, Charolais, and Blonde d'Aquitaine breeds. This year's total exceeds the roughly 200 animals recorded in previous years and reflects two more farms than last season.

Local farmers joined Comú officials, including Menor Consol Marc Casal and Agriculture, Natural Heritage and Renewable Energies councillor Sebastià Plaza. Plaza described the gathering as more than a health measure. He said it provided an opportunity for farmers, vets, and institutions to connect, monitor the herd's condition, and underscore institutional backing for the tradition.

The livestock—around 250 adults and calves—will soon head out on the annual drive to Bordes d'Envalira. The route takes the animals from Ribaescorjada and Pla de les Pedres along the valley floor to Maià, La Portella, and Incles. They will graze in Vall d'Incles pastures through the season, returning to farmyards around mid-October for winter.