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Source: https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties...6-turkana-herders-lose-675-camels-to-disease/
Turkana herders lose 675 camels to disease
More than 130,000 animals at risk due to drought
In Summary
? County government has used Sh2 million on vaccination and treatment and still requires Sh15 million more.
? Haemorrhagic septicaemia is transmitted through contact with infected body fluids.
by HESBORN ETYANG Correspondent, Turkana
Rift Valley
16 April 2019 - 00:00
Turkana herders are counting heavy losses after 675 camels died from disease.
The county government kicked off a vaccination campaign against haemorrhagic septicaemia (known locally as Lookot).
A report by the county government indicates 6,191 camels have been treated while another 130,615 are at risk of starvation due to the ongoing drought...
Turkana herders lose 675 camels to disease
More than 130,000 animals at risk due to drought
In Summary
? County government has used Sh2 million on vaccination and treatment and still requires Sh15 million more.
? Haemorrhagic septicaemia is transmitted through contact with infected body fluids.
by HESBORN ETYANG Correspondent, Turkana
Rift Valley
16 April 2019 - 00:00
Turkana herders are counting heavy losses after 675 camels died from disease.
The county government kicked off a vaccination campaign against haemorrhagic septicaemia (known locally as Lookot).
A report by the county government indicates 6,191 camels have been treated while another 130,615 are at risk of starvation due to the ongoing drought...