Tag Archives: foot-and–mouth disease (FMD)

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries to explain the progress made in containing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). The deputy speaker said a section of farmers across the country have raised concerns about the quarantine being enforced by the ministry. The Ministry of Agriculture recently imposed a quarantine on 32 districts ...

Authorities in Sembabule District have imposed a fresh cattle quarantine on the district. This is as a result of foot-and–mouth disease (FMD) that is currently spreading in the area. Authorities have also slapped a ban on sale of all cattle products such as ghee, butter and milk, and yoghurt. Veterinary officers had lifted the quarantine early this year following the ...