Anthrax -- Uganda
The statistics from the district indicate that so far 1087 animals have died following the outbreak. Rigbo, Rhino Camp, Uriama, Odupi, Imvepi, and Pawor sub-counties are the most affected. "We have tried to mobilise farmers to buy their own vaccines, but they are not willing to do that. So long as the animals are not vaccinated and carcasses are being eaten, the outbreak cannot end," he said.
The people of Arua depend on animals for economic livelihood because they sell off the animals to
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6025021&promed&0
No comments:
Post a Comment