By Reporter
An outbreak of foot and Mouth disease (FMD) has been reported in Siaya County with residents asked to report any emerging cases.
In a public notice to the residents, the Department of Agriculture read “The County Government of Siaya wishes to inform the public of a confirmed outbreak of Foot and
Mouth Disease (FMD), as reported from multiple regions within the county,”
County Diseases Control Coordinator Dr. Mark Otieno in the notice warned that Foot and Mouth Disease was a highly contagious viral infection affecting cattle, goats, and pigs.
“Symptoms include the appearance of blisters in the mouth, excessive drooling, and limping. The disease spreads through direct contact between infected animals and the importation of contaminated products,” he said
Dr Otieno said the county technical teams were actively addressing the situation and requested public cooperation.
“ We urge residents to report any suspected cases to the nearest County Veterinary Offices immediately, quarantine their animals to prevent further spread, and appropriately dispose of carcasses by burning or burying them,’ he said.
Dr Otieno said the residents’ cooperation was vital in safeguarding the health of the livestock and preventing the spread of FMD.
