Healthier Farm Animals, Healthier Communities

Cape Town, 30 September 2026 – As World Farm Animals Day approaches on 2 October, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is highlighting the important link between farm animal welfare, public health and resilient food systems.Scientific evidence continues to demonstrate that the health of people, animals and the environment are interconnected. Improving the welfare of farm animals and reducing stocking densities can help reduce disease risks, decrease reliance on antibiotics and contribute to safer, more sustainable food production.With South Africans increasingly concerned about public health and the impact of climate-related challenges on agriculture, FOUR PAWS is urging consumers, industry and…