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Uganda’s FMD Vaccination Model Explained | Uganda News
Uganda’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination program is shifting costs to farmers—but only for the vaccine dose, not the full service. Farmers pay 8,000 shillings per cow or pig, 4,000 for goats/sheep, funding a dedicated account to ensure steady supply and adherence to the mandatory six-month schedule. The government covers everything else: vaccine procurement, cold chain logistics, surveillance, and lab work. With 44.5 million susceptible animals, this effort is vital to build herd immunity, protect livelihoods, and keep livestock markets running—plus vaccinated animals get digital…
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