by UMPCU | Dec 28, 2017 | Livestock Production and Productivity Improvement
Cryptosporidiosis is yet another Zoonotic disease. It is caused by infection with the single-celled parasite – Cryptosporidium parvum. This parasite is found in many mammals including lambs, calves, goat kids, piglets and humans. It can be very frustrating to...
by UMPCU | Dec 19, 2017 | Institutional Development
On 19th December 2017, we held a farmers meeting at our office. The aim was to start the conversation leading to strengthening the UMPCU Member Cooperatives. Members that attended were : – Board Member representative Tumuhairwe Robinah (member of UMPCU Adhoc Committee...
by UMPCU | Dec 18, 2017 | Livestock Production and Productivity Improvement
Zoonotic diseases are diseases that are transferred between animals and people. and from people to animals. They may be acquired or spread in a variety of ways: through the air (aerosol), by direct contact, by contact with an inanimate object that harbors the disease...
by UMPCU | Dec 10, 2017 | Literature
Alessandra Galiè, a social scientist specializing in gender issues in agricultural research who now works in Nairobi, Kenya, at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), conducted her doctoral research in Aleppo, Syria, at ILRI’s sister CGIAR institution,...
by UMPCU | Dec 8, 2017 | Institutional Development
Strengthening Member Cooperatives On 8th December 2017, we held a farmers meeting at our office. The aim was to start the conversation leading to strengthening the UMPCU Member Cooperatives. Members that attended were : – Board Member representative –...
