Black Quarter disease kills 27 cows in Migori

Residents of Winjo area in Muhuru ward of Nyatike, Migori County, are counting losses following after the Black Quarter disease reportedly claimed 27 cows.

Winjo sub-location Assistant Chief Benard Nyitambe said the deaths were recorded from Friday last week till Wednesday this week.

Mr. Nyitambe said there are many other cows which are also in very critical condition following the outbreak of the Black Quarter disease in the sub-location and its neighbouring areas.

The administrator said they have made a communication to the relevant department but are yet to get help from the veterinary officers.

Mr. Nyitambe stated there is an urgent need by the government to help the helpless farmers so that they don’t continue losing their animals.

He noted the people of the area depend entirely on livestock keeping and therefore such a disease outbreak is a threat to their livelihood, hence there is urgent need to save them before it gets worse.

A similar outbreak of Black Quarter disease was experienced in the same region in January 2024 where many farmers lost their cattle to the disease.