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Desperate farmers use traditional brew busaa to treat foot and mouth disease

Framers in Rongai, Nakuru county have been forced to use "busaa", local brew, to contain foot and mouth disease oubreak. The disease that has killed more than 30 cows was first reported in the area one week ago. Its not clear how they came to a conclusion busaa is a cure. [PHOTO/SARAH OTIENO].

Farmers in Rongai sub-county have lost 30 cows to foot and mouth disease over the past two weeks.

The farmers have accused the Nakuru county government of dragging its feet in dealing with the disease after they reported the matter.

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