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Item Diseases that attack animals(Daily Monitor., 2018-03-01) Okot, LawrenceMany livestock farmers undergo untold suffering when their animals suddenly fall sick and they cannot reach a veterinary officer. Below are the common conditions and diseases that cause sudden death in sheep and how to handle emergencies in the unlikely absence of a veterinary.Item He turned his backyard into a fish farm(Saturday Monitor, 2018-02-03) Ssali, J MichaelJohn Lubega Wavamuno, of Nkalwe village, Kingo sub-county in Lwengo district has been rearing fish for the last three years on his crop farm located on top of the hill and far away from swamps where normally fish are farmed in Uganda. What i have done is to bring the swamp conditions to the backyard off one of the old buildings at the far end of my compound and so i am a fish farmer now like all others in the swamps and valleys .Item Rabbits bring quick money Rabbits bring quick money(Saturday Monitor, 2018-02-03) Nakibuuka, BeatriceMany times doctors have said red meat from most livestock animals is not healthy. Rabbit meat a white meat is a healthier option. The rabbit rearing business may not be a big investment but may help you earn some good money.Item Rwenzori livestock farmers count losses as dry spell persists(New Vision, 2026-02-17) Amanyire, SamuelLivestock famers in Kasese district are reeling from the harsh effects of climate change, marked by prolonged dry spells, floods, mudslides and stormy winds.Item IUEA, Russian University set to revolutionise fish farming(New Vision, 2026-02-17) Kiva, NelsonThe future of fish farming in Uganda may soon be rewritten in a University laboratory. In a lab at International University of East Africa (IUEA) in Jinja, researchers are working side by side with teams from Volgda State University in Russia to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI)- powered fish farming system designed to increase yields, cut costs and make aquaculture more sustainable.Item President Museveni vows to end cattle rustling in Northern Uganda(New Vision, 2026-02-17) Odeng, MichaelPresident Yoweri Museveni has vowed to institute measures to end cattle rustling in northern Uganda, particularly the eastern Acholi sub-region. He made the remarks at the 49th commemoration of the Janan Luwum day at Mucwini in Kitgum district.Item Heifer international to train goat farmers at expo(New Vision, 2026-02-17) Musoke, HerbertLivestock is a vital part of Uganda's agriculture, providing food, income and employment for thousands of families. It's importance will be highlighted at the harvest money expo 2026, where Heifer International, the global non-profit that has worked with Ugandan farmers since 1982 will showcase how livestock and other ventures can be transformed into profitable businesses.Item Anzoa is profiting from pigs(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-10) Okudi, MartinClara Anzoa Aya has been recording profits since she ventured into piggery in 2011. She is one of chicken and pork products in west Nile and northern Uganda districts including Moyo, Arua, Adjumani, Gulu, and Lira.Item MP cites double standards in eviction of cattlekeepers(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-08) Okello, Warom Felix" Some of our leaders are trying to protect the cattle keepers at the expense of our own people. The presidential directive should be implemented without any double standards"Item What you should do to get a yellow yolk from hens(Saturday Monitor, 2018-02-10) Batte, R. EdgarAmong others, poultry famers face a challenge of low egg production. To combat this challenge experts say the secret is in the feeds. Edgar Batte explores the best feeds that bring the best eggs.Item Diseases that attack sheep(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Katende, ChristineMany livestock farmers undergo untold suffering when their animals suddenly fall sick and they cannot reach a veterinary officer. Below are the common conditions and diseases that cause sudden death in sheep and how to handle emergencies in the unlikely absence of a veterinary.Item Goat meat ranks high(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-10) Bbosa, DenisEven when the weight gain and growth of goat farming in Uganda is still a major challenge, the demand for goat meat is massive and increasing.Item Farmers worried over cattle theft(Daily Monitor, 2018-05-17) Ainebyona, FelixSecurity officials have advised farmers in Ankole to carefully scrutinize people they employ to look after their livestock. Maj Martha Asiimwe told the district council on Monday that 14 cases of cattle theft were reported in April and 16 cases this month