University of Pretoria Research Targets Foot-and-Mouth Disease Losses in South Africa’s Red Meat Industry
Farmers Magazine | 15.12.2025 13:53
The University of Pretoria has launched a major research initiative aimed at reducing the economic damage caused by foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa’s red meat industry. The project is a collaboration between the University of Pretoria, Red Meat Industry Services and animal health company Zoetis. It focuses on the impact of foot-and-mouth disease virus persistence in slaughtered cattle. This issue continues to cost the industry millions each year through wastage, restricted market access and outdated slaughter regulations. The research seeks practical, science-based solutions that protect value across the red meat supply chain.
