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Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Sparks Fear Among Livestock Farmers in ... SEMBABULE — Livestock farmers in Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District, are grappling with a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak that has affected cattle in several communities, raising fears of further livestock losses and economic hardship. The outbreak has particularly affected farmers in Lyengoma Village, Ntyazo Parish, where residents report that several animals have developed symptoms associated with the highly contagious viral disease and some have died. Farmers say the outbreak has disrupted their livelihoods and forced some livestock keepers to abandon grazing areas amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease. According to local residents, the outbreak emerged shortly after a herd of cattle was reportedly brought into the area from Mubende District and introduced onto contested grazing land. “We started seeing signs of the disease after the new cattle arrived. Some of our animals have developed symptoms while others have died. We are worried because livestock is our only source of income,” said farmer John Badiidi. Residents also linked the outbreak to longstanding disputes over access to …

Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Sparks Fear Among Livestock Farmers in ... Farmers in Sembabule District are calling for urgent government intervention following an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease that has affected cattle, caused livestock deaths, and heightened tensions over disputed grazing land. SEMBABULE — Livestock farmers in Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District, are grappling with a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak that has affected cattle in several communities, raising fears of further livestock losses and economic hardship. The outbreak has particularly affected farmers in Lyengoma Village, Ntyazo Parish, where residents report that several animals have developed symptoms associated with the highly contagious viral disease and some have died. Keep Reading Mityana Farm Employing Over 100 Locals Praised for Boosting Household Incomes Children of Former NRA Fighters Seek More Govt Support to Expand Farming Projects Gomba Fans Surprised by Buweekula's Tame Start to Title Defence Kigezi Stakeholders Welcome Shs84 Trillion Budget but Seek More Regional Investment Agriculture Jobs Fall as Uganda’s Workforce Shifts to Services Sector Govt Allocates Shs2.26 Trillion to Agro-…

Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Shuts Ntungamo Livestock Markets ... Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Shuts Ntungamo Livestock Markets Ntungamo District is grappling with a rapidly spreading outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has paralyzed livestock markets, disrupted revenue collection, and highlighted tensions between veterinary authorities and farmers resisting vaccination. The outbreak, which authorities say began in Nyakyera Sub-county following the inflow of animals from unknown sources, has persisted for nearly two months. In response, district officials suspended cattle markets and established quarantine checkpoints across the district. Dr Yake Basulira, the district veterinary officer, said emergency containment measures were activated immediately after confirming the outbreak. "We had a challenge of Foot and Mouth Disease starting with Nyakyera area due to inflow of animals from unknown sources. We came in as a task team and set up FMD task teams," he explained. A District Task Team convened with stakeholders on January 2, 2026, in Nyakyera and Rubare to design containment strategies, including halting markets, establishing quarantine checkpoints, a…

Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Sparks Fear Among Livestock Farmers in Sembabule [Nile Post] Sembabule -- Livestock farmers in Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District, are grappling with a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak that has affected cattle in several communities, raising fears of further livestock losses and economic hardship.

Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Sparks Fear Among Livestock ... Sembabule — Livestock farmers in Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District, are grappling with a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak that has affected cattle in several communities, raising fears of further livestock losses and economic hardship. The outbreak has particularly affected farmers in Lyengoma Village, Ntyazo Parish, where residents report that several animals have developed symptoms associated with the highly contagious viral disease and some have died. Farmers say the outbreak has disrupted their livelihoods and forced some livestock keepers to abandon grazing areas amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease. According to local residents, the outbreak emerged shortly after a herd of cattle was reportedly brought into the area from Mubende District and introduced onto contested grazing land. Keep up with the latest headlines onWhatsApp|LinkedIn "We started seeing signs of the disease after the new cattle arrived. Some of our animals have developed symptoms while others have died. We are worried because livestock is our only source of income," said farmer John Badiidi. Residents also lin…

Economic impact of foot and mouth disease outbreak on ... - Springer Economic impact of foot and mouth disease outbreak on smallholder cattle farmers in Soroti, Eastern Uganda Research Open access Published: 11 February 2026 Volume 3 , article number 16 ( 2026 ) Cite this article You have full access to this open access article Download PDF Save article View saved research Discover Animals Aims and scope Submit manuscript Economic impact of foot and mouth disease outbreak on smallholder cattle farmers in Soroti, Eastern Uganda Download PDF Article summary AI generated Foot and mouth disease (FMD) poses a significant threat to livestock farmers, particularly in regions like Uganda, where it leads to substantial economic losses and impacts livelihoods. This study quantified the economic impact of an FMD outbreak in Soroti, revealing an average loss of USD 323 per household, primarily due to mortality and reduced productivity, underscoring the urgent need for effective control measures such as regular vaccination. This is an AI-generated summary, check important information. Rate this article summary: Tell us more (opens survey in a new tab) Abstract Foot and mouth disease (FMD), cau…