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Cattle diseases kill 170 in Agago

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 179 cows have died of several cattle diseases in Agago district in the past six months. Among the diseases causing mass cattle deaths is the Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) which has affected 3,842 animals and killed 111 so far. CBPP is a respiratory infection …

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Cattle keepers invade Pian Upe game reserve for grazing

Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority is concerned about the influx of cattle into the Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. It says the presence of livestock in the reserve frustrates tourism activities. Pian Upe located in Nakapiripirit district borders about 8 other districts stretching from Amudat, Moroto, Katakwi, Napak, …

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Katsigazi rushes to Savannah Region to battle animal theft

Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Major General Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi has ordered for deployment of additional policemen in the Savannah Region to curb the rampant theft of animals. According to the Police Crime report, at least 163 cases of cattle thefts were …

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Turkana warriors surrender illegal gun in reward to get cattle

Mororto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces on Friday handed over 121 heads of cattle to the Turkana herdsmen after they surrendered an illegal gun to the forces in Moroto district. Sub-machine gun number UF5877 which the herdsmen possessed illegally was surrendered to Ugandan authorities through peaceful engagements. On 26th, …

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Farmers in Masindi Alarmed By Cattle Thefts

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities and herdsmen in Kimengo sub-county in Masindi district have raised concerns about the surge in livestock thefts. Statistics in the sub county indicate that 380 cows were stolen between March 2021 and December 2023. The most affected cattle farmers are from the villages of …

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