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Anthrax reports yet to dent cattle trade

(The Observer) A suspected outbreak of anthrax in the Western district of Sheema is being treated as a false alarm, with traders in cattle products saying their businesses have not suffered even a dent from the reports. News that anthrax had hit Sheema, …

November 21, 2011
| Filed under Africa, Agriculture, and Policy & Initiatives
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Bakgatla, govt trade spats over vet gate affair

(Mmegi Online) In what appeared like a stage-managed show, a government spokesman issued a public statement two days later saying government was concerned that Kgosi Kgafela may have compromised the campaign against the spread of foot and mouth disease. …

November 21, 2011
| Filed under Africa, Agriculture, and Policy & Initiatives
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UN warns of staple crop virus ‘epidemic’

(BBC News) UN scientists are warning that a virus attacking the cassava plant is nearing an epidemic in parts of Africa. Cassava is one of the world’s most important crops providing up to a third of the calorie intake for many people. The food and agriculture organisation of the UN says the situation is urgent Read More »

November 18, 2011
| Filed under Africa, Agriculture, International, and Public Health
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Vaccination key in fighting anthrax

(New Vision) There has been an outbreak of the deadly anthrax disease in Sheema district in western Uganda. So far two people have died after contracting the disease. To control the spread of anthrax farmers, especially those whose farms border wildlife …

November 16, 2011
| Filed under Africa and Agriculture
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Ministry of health assures on anthrax outbreak

(UGPulse.com) The ministry of health says the recent outbreak of Anthrax disease in the western region is under control and should not cause panic. The outbreak was reported in Sheema district, with 2 people and 3 animals reported dead and is suspected to have spread …