Understanding the persistence of foot-and-mouth disease in Uganda: The case of western Uganda
Abstract
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Livestock, one of the important agricultural sectors in the lives
of millions of people world over, is greatly affected by epidemics
of Trans-boundary animal diseases (TAD). Foot-and-mouth
disease (FMD) is one of the most important TAD that
undermines livestock production, marketing and consumption.
In Uganda, FMD outbreaks are on increase despite various
control attempts. Little is known about circulating strains,
effectiveness of control measures used and community attitudes
and knowledge in management of FMD, which greatly
contribute to FMD persistence. The community plays a very
central role in spreading and controlling FMD given their
engagement in livestock rearing and trade activities. This study
is designed to investigate community knowledge and practices
of FMD management and to characterise prevailing FMD
viruses circulating in western Uganda where the highest number
of cattle heads in the country is found. This research will
generate information that will be valuable in the control of FMD
in Uganda, with potential application in the East African Region
and perhaps elsewhere.
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