Dairy cattle.[Photo/File]Livestock Principal Secretary Dr Andrew Tuimur has assured that Kenya is not facing any threat of an anthrax outbreak.He said that the recent fears of an anthrax outbreak in Thika were just fears since tests conducted on the meat loaders tested negative.Tuimur made the remarks at Kericho Veterinary Investigation Laboratory which is under construction that will serve as a diagnosis and disease surveillance as well as Tea Research Institute.This comes a week after six meat transporters at Thika Municipal Slaughterhouse were hospitalized and kept under quarantine after showing signs and symptoms of anthrax.He, however, encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and avoid partaking uninspected meat.Anthrax is a life-threatening disease that normally affects animals especially ruminants.

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