By Barbra Muhindo,
Kasese district has registered cases of African swine fever, Dr. Yusufu Kibaya, the District Veterinary Officer has confirmed.
Dr. Kibaya who said cases of foot and mouth disease had also been registered, indicated that Kasese was vulnerable to the virus that attacks pigs mainly in the dry seasons, the fact that nears Queen Elizabeth national park, some of whose wild animals spread the virus through urine and dung. Dr. Kibaya speaking 1…….
Dr. Kibaya later called for maximum professionalism by veterinary officials while handling different cases, as well as asking pig farmers to be more conscious while sourcing food from neighbors, some of whom eat pork from the affected animals. Dr. Kibaya speaking 2…..
Now that swine fever has no cure, Dr. Kibaya asked pig farmers to promote preventive measures including, zero grazing, clean and safe water, animal feed and containers. Dr. Kibaya speaking 3…….
Earlier, Dr. Kibaya listed vomiting, diarrhea, labored breathing and coughing, abortion, weakness and unwillingness to stand as some of the symptoms of swine fevers. END