Livestock traders in Bungoma have expressed fears of heavy losses due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the county. The county's department of veterinary services last week directed for a quarantine of affected animals across the county's auction rings. Already Kamukuywa, Chwele and Misikhu market auction rings have been closed indefinitely. The disease is said to have spread from the neighbouring Kakamega county where a quarantine directive has also been declared. Markets hasten the spread of foot and mouth when diseased animals come into contact with healthy ones.

Source: The Star November 12, 2019 19:00 UTC