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Anthrax outbreak hits Marondera
January 12, 2020 in Local, News
BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA
a suspected anthrax outbreak has hit the Chimbwanda area in Marondera West killing several cattle, while close to 10 people are currently under treatment after consuming meat from the carcasses.
When The Standard visited the area last week, three beasts from the Mushore family were being burnt before they were buried in a bid to avert the spread of the disease.
At the local Chimbwanda Clinic suspected anthrax patients who had developed sores were receiving treatment.
Pauline Mushore (72) of Farm 23, narrated how the cattle died and appealed for government assistance to avoid more cattle deaths.
“There is a crisis here and we have lost cattle like this within a short period of time. The cattle would appear as sleeping then get dizzy before dying. We are appealing to the relevant authorities to assist us and take the matter as an emergency,” she said.
Those who ate the meat from the dead animals fell sick at least two days later...
Anthrax outbreak hits Marondera
January 12, 2020 in Local, News
BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA
a suspected anthrax outbreak has hit the Chimbwanda area in Marondera West killing several cattle, while close to 10 people are currently under treatment after consuming meat from the carcasses.
When The Standard visited the area last week, three beasts from the Mushore family were being burnt before they were buried in a bid to avert the spread of the disease.
At the local Chimbwanda Clinic suspected anthrax patients who had developed sores were receiving treatment.
Pauline Mushore (72) of Farm 23, narrated how the cattle died and appealed for government assistance to avoid more cattle deaths.
“There is a crisis here and we have lost cattle like this within a short period of time. The cattle would appear as sleeping then get dizzy before dying. We are appealing to the relevant authorities to assist us and take the matter as an emergency,” she said.
Those who ate the meat from the dead animals fell sick at least two days later...
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