The live pig supply chain as reported by farmers in selected districts affected by African swine fever in Uganda, June and July 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Uganda is a pork-producing country in East Africa. The African swine fever virus (ASFV) has had a devastating impact on the country's pig industry. The movements of pigs and pork are a major pathway of spreading ASFV. This study was done to describe the live pig supply chain within and through districts that are impacted by African swine fever (ASF) in Uganda.

Methods

A pig farmer survey in districts known to have ASFV was done using a semi-structured questionnaire available in English and two local languages. In total, 99 farmers were interviewed across five districts. Farmers were conveniently and purposively selected by local government veterinary officials. An online key informant survey was also used to validate farmer responses.

Results

Most farmers

SUBMITTER: Nawatti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10424570 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature