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Message from an Australian meat producer, Stockman steaks: As a passionately Australian owned Meat Company we’re committed to transparency and the highest standards of natural farming. Today, we’re sounding the alarm on a development that could reshape the livestock industry – and your dinner plate.   On August 4, 2025, Meat & Livestock Australia announced a $20 million research partnership with Tiba Biotech and the NSW Government to pioneer a world-first biodegradable mRNA vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). While Australia remains FMD-free, this step was announced to safeguard against potential outbreaks that could cost the Australian economy up to $80 billion. The vaccine, tested in Germany, uses mRNA technology to trigger an immune response in cattle.    Similar research is underway for lumpy skin disease, another biosecurity threat. Partners include the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Germany’s Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. But here’s why we’re deeply concerned – and why you should be too. mRNA vaccines represent a shift toward genetic interventions in our food supply. While hailed as innovative by some, questions linger about long-term effects on animal health, meat quality, and human consumption.   The vaccine awaits rigorous approval from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), but once greenlit, it could become widespread. Tiba Biotech emphasizes storage advantages and safety at high doses, yet this technology is now targeting livestock. What unintended consequences might arise? At Stockman Steaks, we refuse to compromise. Our livestock is 100% free from mRNA vaccines, including those for FMD, lumpy skin disease, BDV, and Sequivity for pork. In our recent email newsletter we alerted everyone to just how much imported pork already comes into Australia, with a strong likelihood of containing the Sequivity vaccine.   We’re committed to remaining free of all mRNA vaccines. Our animals graze naturally on Australian pastures, ensuring pure, unadulterated beef, lamb, chicken and pork that honours traditional farming. We urge you to stay informed and choose consciously. Prioritize natural methods over experimental tech. Visit our website to shop our mRNA-free selections and join our email newsletter for more updates. For your health and Australia’s heritage,   Steven & Sue and The Stockman Steaks Team