Livestock disease control centre to boost production

The little rain that has been received in isolated areas in Mandera West such as Banisa which is at a higher elevation, has drawn large numbers of livestock to the area. Such occurrences usually pose the threat of pastoral conflict since there is no sufficient water to serve both animals and human beings. PHOTO: ALLAN MUNGAI/STANDARD

The county government is working with the World Bank to establish a regional disease control centre to boost livestock production.

The centre will help in surveillance, detection, prevention and treatment of animals besides offering consultancy services to residents.