Rift Valley Fever — Kenya
The county government plans to vaccinate at least 70 000 cattle against Rift Valley fever [RVF] in Baringo South Constituency. The disease has so far killed over 500 livestock, mostly goats and sheep, at Kiserian in the past 2 months. This has left many families that rely on livestock without a source of livelihood.
Baringo South veterinary officer Julius Cheruiyot yesterday [Sat 4 Aug 2018] said vaccination was started after samples taken to government laboratories were positive for Rift
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