When Lutendo Mundzhelele noticed frothy saliva dripping from the mouths of his cattle two weeks ago, he feared foot-and-mouth disease had reached his farm in Makonde, Limpopo. One cow, its body trembling, could no longer walk. Soon, more animals showed signs of disease.
Mundzhelele has farmed here since 1999, taking over the herd left by his late father. Like the 40 or so farmers around him, livestock is his main source of income, paying for food, school fees and emergencies.
He contacted the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, which sent officials. One ill cow was vaccinated.
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