Why was cattle disease or epidemic not just a veterinary problem in Maasai society?

Correct answer: Because it could affect wealth, food and social prestige

The direct answer is A: cattle disease could affect wealth, food, and social prestige. In Maasai society, cattle were not merely animals kept for treatment or sale; they were central to livelihood and social life. Reasoning step by step: disease reduces the herd; fewer cattle mean less milk, meat, and exchangeable wealth; reduced wealth can weaken family security and social standing. Option A is correct because it captures these connected effects. Option B is wrong because cattle were highly important. Option C is wrong because an epidemic normally harms livestock rather than always increasing pasture. Option D is wrong because cattle disease is directly related to animals. A veterinary problem becomes a social and economic crisis when one resource supports many parts of life. Memory cue: cattle loss means food loss, wealth loss, and status loss.