In Monclar, Lot-et-Garonne, cattle farmer Marielle Cadiot describes the devastating impact of bovine tuberculosis (TB) on her herd. Nearly five years ago, her entire herd of "Blondes d'Aquitaine" cattle, representing generations of breeding and pride, was culled due to suspected TB. Cadiot recounts the profound silence and emptiness left on her farm, a stark contrast to the vibrant life of her 120 "rustic" cows, known for their hardiness and ease of calving. The loss signifies the destruction of a family legacy built over decades, leaving her and her family disoriented and deeply affected by the "mortuary calm" that now pervades their farm.