by ugandameat | Apr 16, 2018 | Livestock Production and Productivity Improvement
The European Union and the Government of Uganda have officially launched a €15 million (UGX 67 billion) to support Uganda in developing a market-oriented and environmentally sustainable beef meat industry. The project was launched on 13th April, 2018 at Nayiga Hotel,...
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 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...