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Rift Valley Fever: What to do to remain safe

The country is receiving above average rains in virtually all regions. Moisture and a little heat create conditions that support a flare-up of disease spreading vector populations.

As a farmer, expect more ticks, mosquitoes, ticks, tsetse flies and house flies and other biting flies. Subsequently, livestock diseases will be on the rise. The good news is there are measures that can be put in place to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.

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