Question: Please would you tell us more about called Rift Valley fever? Rift Valley fever is caused by a virus and is transmitted to cattle, goats and sheep by mosquitoes. The disease originated in the Rift Valley area of north Africa. In years when rainfall is good, the disease can…
Rift Valley fever (RVF) has been confirmed in South Africa’s (SA) Free State Province. SA’s Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has confirmed an outbreak of RVF in sheep near Jacobsdal in the Free State Province. To date, the disease has been detected on 1 farm, with further investigations…
The government of South Sudan has confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) among domesticated livestock and humans in 3 counties of the Eastern Lakes State. In a statement, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said a state of emergency has been declared following the confirmation of the disease outbreak…
Stock farmers who have experienced a very wet rainy season and are going into a cooler season, take precautions to avoid Rift Valley fever. The first sign of its presence may be widespread abortions in flocks and herds - this is to be avoided at all costs. RVF is a…
