By GEORGE ODIWUOR More by this AuthorA disease affecting animals’ skin is threatening the livelihoods of thousands of farmers in Rachuonyo North sub-county in Homa Bay. The ailment identified as lumpy skin disease, which is characterised by swellings on the skin of the animal, has affected farmers in Koloo village in Kowuor sub-location, where more than 10 animals have died. One of the signs of the contagious disease is swelling of the animal’s hide and legs, which hinders movement. There is fear that more animals could die because the disease is contagious and is spreading fast,” he said. There are possibilities of the disease spreading to other animals in other areas of Homa Bay County, he said.

Source: Daily Nation June 12, 2020 21:52 UTC