Deaths from January Disease in cattle have plummeted in Zimbabwe. In 2017, the illness killed about 500,000 cows. This year, almost no cows died from it.
The government took steps to control the disease. It used dipping and vaccines. Farmers dip their cows every week to prevent ticks. Ticks spread the disease.
The government also distributed a special vaccine called Bolvac. It prevents cows from getting sick in areas where January Disease is common.
The disease got its name because it occurs most often in January when there is a lot of rain.
The last big outbreak was in Bikita district. But workers stopped it from spreading. Cases are now very rare.
The government tracks other diseases, too. It watches for things like anthrax and has plans to manage them.
When the rains come, more diseases affect animals. The government tells farmers what to do. Dipping cows kills ticks and other pests.
Vaccines can help if cows get sick after dipping. The government provides several vaccines, but farmers need to be careful. They must keep the vaccines very cold.
Farmers can ask for help vaccinating their cows. Workers will test the cows first and then use the right vaccine.
January Disease makes cows very ill. They lose their appetite, their skin gets rough, their eyes run, and their lymph nodes swell.
Zimbabwe has worked hard to fight the disease. The government helps farmers dip and vaccinate cows and teaches them the best methods. Because of this, many more cows are staying healthy.
The government took steps to control the disease. It used dipping and vaccines. Farmers dip their cows every week to prevent ticks. Ticks spread the disease.
The government also distributed a special vaccine called Bolvac. It prevents cows from getting sick in areas where January Disease is common.
The disease got its name because it occurs most often in January when there is a lot of rain.
The last big outbreak was in Bikita district. But workers stopped it from spreading. Cases are now very rare.
The government tracks other diseases, too. It watches for things like anthrax and has plans to manage them.
When the rains come, more diseases affect animals. The government tells farmers what to do. Dipping cows kills ticks and other pests.
Vaccines can help if cows get sick after dipping. The government provides several vaccines, but farmers need to be careful. They must keep the vaccines very cold.
Farmers can ask for help vaccinating their cows. Workers will test the cows first and then use the right vaccine.
January Disease makes cows very ill. They lose their appetite, their skin gets rough, their eyes run, and their lymph nodes swell.
Zimbabwe has worked hard to fight the disease. The government helps farmers dip and vaccinate cows and teaches them the best methods. Because of this, many more cows are staying healthy.
