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@kfm Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:03:36

Kampala placed under animal quarantine over FMD

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has placed Kampala district under an animal quarantine after the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). In a statement addressed to the Chief Administrative Officer, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) from Anna Rose Ademun, the commissioner of animal health in the Agriculture ministry, after an outbreak of FMD in Kabowa, Rubaga division. “The district has been placed under quarantine as per the Animal Disease Act, capt 38,” the statement reads in part. She adds that movement of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and their by-products to, through, or within the district has been prohibited until further notice. Livestock markets, slaughter places, including butcheries, loading grounds and animal shows in the entire district […]

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