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Bushenyi and Sheema districts pig farmers are counting losses after an outbreak of African swine fever that has claimed a number of animals in the area. The African swine fever is a contagious and infectious disease that spreads rapidly among pigs. Dr Roberts Natukunda, the Bushenyi District vet said that farmers have reported some cases to authorities. He said the ...

Masaka District has seen a sudden surge in the African swine fever that has killed hundreds of pigs at various farms. African swine fever is a contagious and infectious disease that spreads rapidly and causes certain death in pigs once contracted. It is passed on to pigs through soft ticks, wild pigs, and direct contact with other infected animals. Mr. ...

A new strain of flu carried by pigs which emerged recently can infect human beings, according to scientists. The scientists are worried that this flu could transmute further so that it can spread easily from one person to another, and result into a global outbreak. Since it it’s not an immediate problem, they noted, it has all signs of being ...

A magistrate in the northern district of Lira has remanded a security guard accused of selling antiretroviral, ARV drugs, to pig farmers. Check also: 15 Facts Why You Shouldn’t Eat Pork The accused, James Ronnie Otyek, appeared before Lira Grade one magistrate, Hillary Kiwanuka, on July 12 shortly after his arrest on the orders of Lira resident district commissioner, Robert Abak. ...

Pork is the culinary name for meat from the domestic pig.[9] It is the most commonly consumed meat worldwide, with evidence of pig husbandry dating back to 5000 BC. Pork is eaten both freshly cooked and preserved. Check also: 20 Normal Things The Bible Forbids But We Still Do Here are reasons why you should avoid pork from your food ...