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Kenya: Kenya Veterinary Association Pressures Ruto to Postpone Animal Vaccination

Kenya: Kenya Veterinary Association Pressures Ruto to Postpone Animal Vaccination

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Published on 2024-12-18 04:10:34

The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) on Tuesday expressed concerns about the mass vaccination of cattle announced by the government, scheduled to begin in January 2025.

In a statement dated 17 December, KVA highlighted four risks warranting the postponement of the mass vaccination exercise while supporting efforts to control livestock diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR).

According to the veterinary association, FMD and PPR hinder international…

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