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Disease outbreak claims 1,000 animals in Baringo
Updated Monday, May 20th 2013 at 22:25 GMT +3
By Robert Kiplagat
Baringo, Kenya: Livestock farmers in Baringo are counting losses after more than 1,000 goats and sheep died following a disease outbreak.
Pastoralists in the area have been left on their own as the Government finds it challenging to curb the spread of the disease owing to their nomadic way of life.
Veterinary officials in the area led by District Veterinary officer Mr Micah Kabon, said they have carried tests on the affected goats and discovered the disease was Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and advised for vaccination...
Disease outbreak claims 1,000 animals in Baringo
Updated Monday, May 20th 2013 at 22:25 GMT +3
By Robert Kiplagat
Baringo, Kenya: Livestock farmers in Baringo are counting losses after more than 1,000 goats and sheep died following a disease outbreak.
Pastoralists in the area have been left on their own as the Government finds it challenging to curb the spread of the disease owing to their nomadic way of life.
Veterinary officials in the area led by District Veterinary officer Mr Micah Kabon, said they have carried tests on the affected goats and discovered the disease was Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and advised for vaccination...