Nakuru County Agriculture CeC Stanley Chepkwony has assured livestock farmers of immediate government action to curb the spread of anthrax which has been reported in some parts of the county.
In a media briefing with the press at his office on Tuesday, Chepkwony said the government had taken measures to prevent further spread of the disease.
He stated that livestock in the affected areas have been quarantined to curb the spread.
“The county government in collaboration with other relevant authorities is keenly monitoring the outbreak,” he said.
Chepkwony said that veterinary officers have been deployed to the affected areas to assess and monitor the situation.
At the same time, the CeC has asked butchers and consumers in the county to be cautious of what they sell and consume. Butchery owners have been advised to make sure that the meat being sold has been inspected by public health officers.
Chepkwony said that the following these directives will help prevent death as a result of the anthrax outbreak which has been reported in Rongai, Nakuru East and Nakuru West sub-counties.
He confirmed the death of two rhinos and over 100 cattle following the outbreak.
Chepkwony indicated that the samples taken from the animal carcasses confirmed the disease.