More than 662,647 livestock have been slaughtered and buried, alive.

Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has thoroughly pervaded certain areas of South Korea. This disease suffers domesticated animals, mainly including cattle and swine by causing a fever and other biological destruction such as oral blister and internal erosion without any acute vaccination provided to aid their excruciating pain.

Due to its high potential for contamination, the South Korean government ordered the farmers to end the lives of countless livestock.

Unfortunately, this tragedy continues to affect not only the animals but also the humans.

On Chu-Seok, a popular Korean traditional day celebrating the full moon, people were forbidden to visit their families, relatives, and friends living near the affected areas.

However, the humans are responsible for this viral disease.

Because the animals were fed with improper food and cared with ignorance, this viral disease appeared.

If not for the humans’ voracious and carnivorous appetite, these animals would have lived their lives fully. It’s a great shame.

CNN reporter Jiyeon Lee’s report on January 13, 2011: South Korea Tries to Contain Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak.