A survey of biosecurity practices of pig farmers in selected districts affected by African swine fever in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Uganda, pig production is an important source of livelihood for many people and contributes to food security. African swine fever (ASF) is a major constraint to pig production in Uganda, threatening the food supply and sustainable livelihoods. Prevention of ASF primarily relies on good biosecurity practices along the pig value chain. Previous studies showed that biosecurity along the pig value chain and on farms in Uganda is poor. However, the biosecurity practices of pig farmers in ASF affected areas of Uganda and their opinions on on-farm ASF morbidity and mortality were previously not comprehensively characterized. The objectives of this study were to document pig farmers' experiences with ASF in their farms and to describe the pig biosecurity practices in distri

SUBMITTER: Ekakoro JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469975 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature