By Shifra Kyatuhaire
MBARARA CITY-Minister of State for Animal Husbandry Bright Rwamirama has warned livestock farmers against dodging the compulsory vaccination of animals against the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
The minister issued the warning during a meeting with farmers and local leaders at Mbarara City Council offices.
He said the compulsory vaccination exercise started in July this year, but noted that in Mbarara City, farmer participation had remained low.
Rwamirama advised farmers to take the exercise very serious as it’s a nationwide campaign aimed at curbing the spread of the disease. He said the disease greatly affects marketability of Uganda’s livestock and livestock products both locally and internationally, the reason government is making efforts to eliminate it.
He warned that farmers who fail to vaccinate their animals will not be allowed to supply milk to collection centres or sell livestock in markets.
