Health officers have declared an outbreak of anthrax in Nakuru.
Chief Officer for Livestock Enos Amuyunzu said the disease broke out two weeks ago.
Dr Amuyunzu said that people can also get sick with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
For this reason, a quarantine has been imposed in Nakuru West and Rangai sub-counties.
He also warned residents against consuming uninspected meat, while he called upon farmers to be on the look out.
“We are calling on farmers to be be on the lookout and report any signs of anthrax in their animals such as high temperatures, shivering or twitching, harsh dry coat, blood in dung and nostrils, reduced milk production and and loss of appetite, among others,” Dr Amuyunzu said.
To curb the outbreak, the health officer added that the county has deployed veterinary doctors, to vaccinate more than 50,000 head of cattle against the infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Bacillus anthracis.