Scientists introduce freshwater prawns to control snails and parasites in Mwea irrigation scheme

Scientists from Kenya and Israel have developed freshwater prawns that will help deal with snails and parasites that have been a major challenge to rice farming and health of locals in Mwea irrigation scheme. The prawns developed by KEMRI in collaboration with the government of Israel will feed on the snail eggs ending their breeding cycle, which will in turn stop the spread of bilharzias. Connect with KBC Online; Subscribe to our channel: https://t.ly/86BKNc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.om/KBCChannel1 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1TV Check our website: https://www.kbc.co.ke/ #kbcchannel1 #news #kbclive