Challenges in control and prevention of neglected vaccine preventable animal diseases in karamoja Sub-

region, Kotido district,2011.Presented by: David Mugabi

Mob: +256 772 659 308E-mail: dmugabi30@yahoo.com

MVPM trainee.College of veterinary medicine ,Animal resources and Bio-security,Makerere university.

Introduction. Methods. Results. Discussion Recommendations.

Presentation outline

There are various livestock diseases. Viral,bacterial,fungal & nutritional

deficiencies These cause economic losses to farmers. Karamoja has high population of livestock.

Farmers practice nomadic pastrolism.

Introduction

Cattle goats sheep

50000 562000 512933

Disease control and prevention not simple. Work was done in karasarich –kotido district.

Goat Plague(PPR)&Contagious caprine pleural pneumonia(CCPP) vaccinated in sheep & goats.

Contagious bovine pleural pneumonia (CBPP) was vaccinated in cattle.

Vaccines provided by Oxfam and MAAIF.

Introduction cont’d.

Kotido is found in northern Uganda. In the Karamoja sub-region. Bordered by kabong in north, Moroto in the

east, Napak in the south and Abim in west.

Has estimated human population of 203,900.

Main source of livelihood is livestock.

Introduction cont’d

District veterinary health records reviewed. Parishes with high prevalence of cases

chosen. Mobilization done by Elders and local radio. Subcutaneous route used for PPR & CCPP. Tail tip used for CBPP in cattle.

Methods.

Methods cont’d.

Total number 0f animals

Total vaccinated Percentage.

cattle 11000 22

sheep 7694 1.5

goats 7306 1.3

Results.

There was low vaccination coverage. This was attributed to the following;

Inadequate staffing( 1 veterinarian). Poor vaccine storage facilities. Bad weather and over flooding of roads. Insecurity in some areas. Lack of transport in the field. Poor cooperation from farmers.

Discussion.

To the government of Uganda; Improve on security conditions in the region. To the district local council (kotido); Recruit more staff in veterinary department. Offer logistical support to the department. Procure solar powered refrigeration facilities. To the farmers; Cooperate whenever such interventions are

done.

Recommendations.

Kotido district local government. Makerere university ,college of veterinary

medicine, Animal resources and bio security. RESPOND US AID project. African field epidemiology network

(AFENET). Farmers community in Kotido.

Acknowledgement.

David in the middle with a group of farmers.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.