Counties Livestock auction stopped as Foot and Mouth strikesVaccination is ongoing in Trans-Nzoia against Foot and Mouth. FILE PHOTO | NMGTrans-Nzoia County has stopped livestock auctions following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has hit most parts of the North Rift. “We have stopped animal auctions as we seek to stop further spread of the disease,” said Dr Nzomo. She said they are currently getting the vaccine from the Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (Kevevapi) for treatment of the livestock. New Foot and Mouth oil-based vaccine that was manufactured by veterinary agency in 2017 expired, following a tug of war between senior government officials in the Ministry of Agriculture and the agency.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 30, 2020 18:56 UTC