Roma Farmers Reeling as Lumpy Skin Disease Claims Cattle

Roma Roma farmers are facing mounting losses as lumpy skin disease spreads rapidly across the area, killing livestock and deepening anxiety among small-scale cattle owners. More than 30 cattle are reported to have died so far, with fears that the toll could rise as access to vaccines and treatment remains constrained. One of the affected farmers, Malefane Raletsela from Ha Mafefooane, told this publication that he has already lost three cows, including calves. He said the disease has swept through…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...