The Uasin Gishu County Department of Livestock is intensifying disease control efforts due to a prolonged drought that is exposing over 450,000 animals to outbreaks of black water anthrax and lumpy skin disease.

• 100,000 cattle have already been vaccinated against lumpy skin disease, with a target of 350,000.
• Key figures include Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Philip Biama and Director of Livestock Production Abraham Kiptanui.
• Deteriorating pasture and water availability are forcing animals to graze closer to the ground and congregate at scarce watering points, increasing disease transmission.