by Communication and Visibility | Jul 13, 2020 | General, Livestock Production and Productivity Improvement
The Minister of State for Animal Industry, Hon. Dr. Bright K. Rwamirama has encouraged livestock farmers to practice breeding of cattle for business. The Minister said this while launching a vaccination program for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Nakaseke district on...
by Communication and Visibility | Jun 12, 2020 | General, Livestock Production and Productivity Improvement
UMPCU veterinarians and assistant animal husbandry officers are undergoing training on the use of ultrasound equipment in pregnancy diagnosis. The Union procures live animals for slaughter through its business arm Uganda Farmers Meat Company Ltd, however, it faces...
by UMPCU | Feb 25, 2020 | General, Livestock Production and Productivity Improvement
Livestock farmers in Sembabule district and its surrounding areas have been educated about tick resistance, classification of acaricides; the different brands on the market, and acaricide use and rotation. UMPCU in collaboration with Norbrook Uganda held a seminar on...