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However, despite the temporary quarantine, livestock dealers in the district have openly decided to defy the restrictions.
The quarantine encompasses Payimur sub-county, Payimur Town Council, Alwi sub-county, Pakwach sub-county, and Panyango sub-county.
It happened in July 2023 to prevent the further spread of the diseases affecting cattle and other hoofed animals.
Many dealers in the district have resorted to illicit sales of meat and other related products. This black market sale of animal products poses concerns on potential health risks to the consumers. This is because these products are presumed dangerous to humans because of the ongoing outbreak.
One of the dealers who chose anonymity said their livelihoods depend largely on livestock. So to get by, they need to keep the business running.
“This quarantine has greatly affected our family. Buying food and other basic needs for my children has equally become a challenge,” he said.
Authorities in the area say animals get slaughtered at night and meat is packed in black “buveras” before transportation to markets. Some dealers are reportedly going door-to-door to sell their animal products, particularly meat.
The District the veterinary department in July tried to contain the outbreak through a mass vaccination campaign. The department said over 36,000 goats and 28,479 cattle across the five sub-counties were vaccinated.
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