Anthrax claims 10 buffaloes in Lake Nakuru

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The member of the big five, buffaloes, were on Sunday reported dead following a suspected anthrax outbreak at Lake Nakuru National Park.

From the incident, ten buffaloes were registered dead.

Confirming the incident, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) spokesperson Paul Gathitu said officers are presently on the ground in a bid to control the situation.

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“We have taken surveillance action and everything now is under control as our veterinary doctors are on the ground vaccinating the buffaloes and monitoring the situation,” Mr. Githitu told Nation.

KWS, however, blamed the outbreak on prolonged dry and hot weather conditions saying the first incident was reported on March 29, 2019.

“During such prolonged drought, the disease tends to manifest itself very fast and this is one of the reasons we suspect is the cause of the disease,” Mr. Gathitu added.

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The reports come a day after more than 22 people from Tegat Village in Molo were admitted at Nyayo Hospital in Elburgon amidst fears that they may have contracted anthrax after consuming milk from a sick cow.

The continued dry weather has kileed dozensin Turkana and Baringo counties.

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