Tag: PPR

Thousands of livestock vaccinated in Turkana East Sub-County

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The  Turkana County Directorate of  Veterinary services has so far treated more than 27,000 goats and sheep against Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) locally known as “Lomoo” in a two week long exercise that started last week. At  Kamuge and Ngilukia Vilages in Turkana East Sub-County, the County Veterinary officers vaccinated 3,904 sheep and goats […]

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Kenya, Ethiopia conduct cross-border animal vaccination campaign

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A  team of  veterinarians along the common border of Kenya and Ethiopia have started vaccinating animals to prevent the outbreak and spread of contagious animal diseases. The animals, mostly sheep, goats and cows are being vaccinated against Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) and Peste de Petits Ruminants (PPR) alongside deworming. The  Marsabit County Government’s Regional […]

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