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.
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Uganda introduces Jianzhou Big Ear goats from China to boost livestock productivity
Officials hopes that the Jianzhou Big Ear goats could lay the groundwork for improved meat production, stronger rural livelihoods, and a more resilient livestock sector.
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Africa Manufacturing Awards to spotlight animal feed industry for the first time
Entries close on October 31, 2025, with eligibility for products and plants launched from 2023 onwards.
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Uganda unveils ‘super goat’ breed set to transform livestock sector and boost exports
Goats are vital sources of income, milk, and meat, and a breed that combines productivity with resilience could be transformative.
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Uganda rolls out digital messaging platform to boost extension support for smallholder pig farmers
The PigSmart platform gives up-to-date information for extension service providers, while delivering multimedia solutions directly to farmers.
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New study confirms high risk of pig tapeworm in Northern Uganda
The researchers warn that without immediate interventions, Uganda’s northern districts could remain a reservoir for the parasite, undermining national and global eradication efforts.
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De Heus commissions largest aqua feed factory in East and Central Africa
The facility is set to create demand for locally grown crops such as maize, cassava, and soybeans, strengthening linkages across the agricultural value chain.
