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Death of three cows prompts countywide vaccination against lumpy skin disease attack

Cow with lumpy skin disease [Courtesy]

The Murang'a County government has embarked on massive vaccination of cows following outbreak of lumpy skin disease. Three cows succumbed to the disease in Kiria in Mugoiri location, prompting authorities to order farmers in the upper region of the county to present their animals for vaccination.

Teams have vaccinated animals in Kiharu and Gatanga to check against the possible spread of the disease.

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