Across South Africa’s wide, sunlit farms, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) threatens the cattle that many families depend on for their lives and work. To fight back, the country is vaccinating hundreds of thousands of animals with vaccines made right at home, spending big on research, and tightening safety rules at markets. Farmers, scientists, and the government are joining hands, sharing knowledge and hope to stop the virus from spreading. This united effort is not just about saving animals—it’s about protecting jobs, communities, and the soul of South Africa’s farming heartland.
