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Anthrax outbreak kills 100 animals in Turkana
Updated 47 mins ago
By LUCAS NG?ASIKE
About 100 livestock have died following an outbreak of anthrax in Kibish Division, Turkana North District.
District Veterinary Officer Lucas Kemboi said the disease was first reported in Natomeri village before spreading to Korimunyang and Koesa locations.
The official said the disease, which was reported early this month, killed 40 animals in the first week and 60 in the second.
Dr Kemboi said the signs of the disease include swollen stomach in dead animals, blood oozing from the mouth and anus and a swollen spleen.
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Updated 47 mins ago
By LUCAS NG?ASIKE
About 100 livestock have died following an outbreak of anthrax in Kibish Division, Turkana North District.
District Veterinary Officer Lucas Kemboi said the disease was first reported in Natomeri village before spreading to Korimunyang and Koesa locations.
The official said the disease, which was reported early this month, killed 40 animals in the first week and 60 in the second.
Dr Kemboi said the signs of the disease include swollen stomach in dead animals, blood oozing from the mouth and anus and a swollen spleen.
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