They search for grazing routes that are not used by wildlife, and mark them for others to follow. "This is why we choose to use safe grazing routes to reduce (the) chances of livestock coming into contact with sick wild animals," he said. In Kenya, there are at least 36 known zoonotic diseases, according to Samuel Kahariri, chairman of the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA). But spotty record-keeping makes it impossible to get an accurate picture of how zoonotic diseases spread, he noted. The 32-year-old farmer does not use safe grazing routes to protect his 80 cows.

Source: The Star February 19, 2019 10:52 UTC