Uasin Gishu County Assembly on Thursday passed a motion asking the county's Department of Livestock to put in place measures that will help curb the rising number of quack veterinary doctors.
While moving the motion, Megun ward representative Julius Sang expressed concerns that farmers were losing livestock due to poor treatment by quacks who are taking advantage of a large number of farmers moving into dairy farming.
“There is a possibility that people who are not qualified as veterinary officers are treating livestock in this county and if particular diseases such as foot and mouth cannot be treated carefully, it can reoccur and cause more loses to farmers,” said Sang while moving the motion.
“Many farmers have lost their animals, therefore, need to find ways to stop the quack ones who have no professional qualification. Only qualified and accredited veterinary officers should be allowed to practice in the county,” he added while citing cases of failed Artificial insemination (AI) services and misdiagnosis by quacks occasioning deaths of animals.
Tembelio MCA Pius Kigen supported the motion and admitted that there has been an outcry of farmers over poor veterinary services in the county.
The motion was overwhelmingly supported by other MCAs present who called for its speedy implementation.