Uganda
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Samaki Poa trains 2,700 aquaculture entrepreneurs across East Africa
Beyond training, the hubs also gave fish farmers access to quality fingerlings and direct connections to public and private sector aquaculture stakeholders.
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Uganda’s NAGRC targets stronger livestock genetics and feed access
The initial focus will be on dairy cattle, piggery and poultry enterprises.
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Uganda research investigates pig feed as potential ASF pathway
To combat African Swine Fever, ILRI and the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) are collaborating on new research to evaluate the likelihood of ASFV spreading via pig feeds.
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African countries strengthen PPR eradication drive as national programmes expand
Eliminating PPR would protect livestock assets that millions of African households depend on for food security, income and resilience.
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Uganda, Egypt advance veterinary vaccine plant to strengthen FMD control
The partners aim to develop a quadrivalent vaccine targeting the four FMD virus serotypes circulating in Uganda while transferring Egyptian technical expertise to Ugandan scientists.
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Uganda launches nationwide FMD vaccination drive targeting 45.5M livestock
This is the first nationwide foot-and-mouth disease vaccination campaign in Uganda.
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Museveni backs feed industry expansion with push for stronger maize and soybean supply chains
President Museveni, Dutch Ambassador discuss boosting raw materials for the animal feed industry.
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Uganda launches anti-tick vaccine to cut livestock losses and boost productivity
The vaccine is administered in three initial doses at day 0, day 30, and day 180, protecting for up to 1 year, with booster doses required thereafter.
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Uganda advances national feed and fodder data system to strengthen livestock sector
The national feed and fodder ecosystem addresses longstanding gaps in Uganda’s livestock sector.
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Uganda secures EU green light for farmed fish and animal product exports
Uganda has entered the EU seafood and animal products market, opening premium market access.
