Government told to promote improved livestock breeds in Uganda

Published 2024년 4월 3일

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Development partners in Uganda's livestock sector are advocating for a shift from indigenous to improved livestock breeds to boost productivity and mitigate environmental impacts. Dr. Emily Ouma of the International Livestock Research Institute emphasized the inefficiency and higher methane emissions associated with indigenous breeds. This recommendation was made during the unveiling of the 2021 livestock census report by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, which revealed a heavy reliance on indigenous goats and cows among local farmers. The report shows a significant increase in the goat population, predominantly of indigenous breeds, and a similar trend in cattle. The move towards more productive livestock is aimed at enhancing sustainability amidst evolving environmental challenges.

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Development partners in the livestock sector have asked the Government to promote improved livestock breeds to reduce the dependence of most farming households on indigenous breeds. According to Dr Emily Ouma from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILIRI), indigenous breeds are not only less productive but also have negative effects on the environment. Some studies show that the kind of feeds that livestock, especially cattle eat are later passed out in form of bad gasses such as methane, one of the contributors of global warming. Ouma made the remarks on Thursday, March 28, 2024, during the launch of the 2021 livestock census report reports, that was conducted by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics. According to the report, more Ugandans are keeping indigenous goats and cows, which she said is not sustainable with the changing environment. For example, the total goat population was 17.4 million in 2021, an increase by 39.4% from 12.4 million in 2008. Of this figure, ...

Source: UGNewsVision