# Recent rainfall and the summer weather could lead to an outbreak of animal diseases with veterinarians warning about a possible outbreak of Rift Valley Fever. The Ruminant Veterinarian Association of South Africa has warned farmers to keep a close eye on their animals, as early detection could be the key to preventing disease outbreaks and huge losses of livestock. According to recent disease reports, various internal and external parasites have been detected in the Eastern Cape. Reports of diseases transmitted by ticks, such as red water, have been reported.