The mysterious illness, which farmers say causes internal rotting and primarily attacks the lungs, has killed dozens of cattle in recent months. Traditional remedies have proven ineffective, and villagers say the lack of veterinary support and dipping facilities has worsened the crisis. I sold some to buy food,” said Bekithemba Thebe, who lost 21 cattle. “Now we are being told that there is no vaccine, cows do not dip,” said Zephaniah Nkomo, who lost 10 cattle. The villagers also appealed for urgent government and donor support, including veterinary services, vaccines, and restocking programmes with cattle or goats to restore livelihoods and prevent further despair.