Laurent Monnerat

Laurent Monnerat is the director of the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (BLV) in Switzerland, responsible for overseeing measures to prevent the spread of animal diseases, including the recently emerging Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). In light of the severe threat posed by LSD, which is nearing Switzerland's borders, Monnerat has been advocating for strict containment measures to protect the Swiss dairy industry, emphasizing the potential economic and agricultural disaster that could ensue from an outbreak.