Livestock farmers in Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District, are affected by an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that has impacted cattle in several communities, including Lyengoma Village in Ntyazo Parish, where animals have shown symptoms and some have died. Farmers say the outbreak has disrupted their livelihoods and led to the abandonment of grazing areas. The outbreak emerged after a herd of cattle was brought into the area from Mubende District and introduced onto contested grazing land. Farmers in Sembabule District are calling for urgent government intervention, according to nilepost.co.ug.

In Ntungamo District, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has affected cattle in Nyakyera Sub-county following the inflow of animals from unknown sources, according to eastafricanherald.com. 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. A District Task Team convened with stakeholders on January 2, 2026, in Nyakyera and Rubare to design containment strategies, including halting markets and establishing quarantine checkpoints, according to eastafricanherald.com. Tensions between veterinary authorities and farmers have been reported in Ntungamo District.