Livestock

By Umar Nsubuga Margaret Nalule has saved sh1.5m and she wants to start a dairy farm around Nalusuga village in Wakiso District. She wants…

By Prossy Nandudu Development partners in the livestock sector have asked the Government to promote improved livestock breeds to reduce the dependence of most…

By Herbert Musoke and Joshua Kato    Of the 2024 Vision Group best farmers, 10 out of 13 winners were keeping livestock. These included…

Dr. Jolly Kabirizi  The recommended ratio for mixing fine diatomaceous earth: Research recommends adding 2% to 5% of the weight of your cow’s feed that…

Pasture management refers to grass farming. Think of the grasses as your crop, while you use animals to harvest. Pastures should be looked at…

By Joshua Kato It is less than a month from the festive Christmas season. Many farmers have reared livestock successfully while others have food…

It is important for every farmer to control ticks on his or her  farm. This can be done by plunge dipping the livestock to…

By Barbra Namyalo  The Government says it is going to introduce an annual animal vaccination exercise to fight against diseases affecting livestock. The revelations…

By Joshua Kato The new board for the National Animal Genetics Resources Centre (NAGRC) has been tasked by the Government with working towards improving…

By Prossy Nandudu Uganda and Tanzania are to conduct joint animal vaccinations and inspection of livestock, a move aimed at eliminating transboundary livestock diseases…