Understanding Foot-and-Mouth Disease: What South African Farmers Need to Know
Farmers Magazine | 30.01.2026 19:03
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains one of the most significant threats to livestockfarming in South Africa. Highly contagious, the disease affects cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. An outbreak can devastate livestock populations, disrupt trade, and cause severe economic losses for farmers and the agricultural sector. Understanding FMD, its symptoms, transmission, and prevention measures is critical for farmers to safeguard their herds.
