This archive report was first published on 17 July 2019.
Published on July 17, 2019, Kisumu county administration has launched a mass vaccination exercise to contain an anthrax outbreak, targeting 10,000 cows in the county.
The exercise, which began on Tuesday, aims to vaccinate and treat infected cows, with tests being carried out on animals showing ailing symptoms.
According to Dr. Evans Odhiambo, the County Director of Veterinary Services, the activity targets 10,000 cows in the county, with a focus on highly affected areas of Nyamasaria and Mowlem.
“We will vaccinate and treat the infected cows, tests are being carried on cows with ailing symptoms,” said Dr. Odhiambo.
He added that the county has vaccinated about 3,400 cows in the highly affected areas, with the remaining 6,600 cows to be vaccinated in the next two weeks.
The Sh2.6 million budgeted for the process will cover the cost of the vaccine, human resource, and other costs.
Dr. Odhiambo also noted that the county is discouraging people from household slaughters and encouraging them to vaccinate their animals.
Additionally, a mass vaccination of dogs in Seme Sub-county kicked off yesterday to tame a rabies outbreak reported in the area three weeks ago.
