Datasets formappingpastoralistmovement patterns and risk zones of RiftValleyfever occurrence

Abstract

RiftValleyfever(RVF)is a zoonotic disease affecting humans and nimals. It is caused by RVF virus transmitted primarily by Aedes osquitoes.The data presented in this article propose environ- mental layers suitable for mapping RVF vector habitat zones and livestock migratory routes.Using species distribution modelling, we used RVF vector occurrence at sample dalong livestock migratory routes to identify suitable vector habitats within the study region which islocated in the central and the north-eastern part of Kenya.Eleven herds monitored with GPS collars were used to estimate cattle utilization distribution patterns.We used kernel density estimator to produce utilization contours wherethe 0.5 percentile represents core grazing areas and the 0.99percentile represents the entire homerange.The home ranges were overlaid on the vector suitability map to identify risks zones for possible RVF exposure.Assimilating high spatial and temporal livestock