ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2023
Structure of the pork value chain in Northern Uganda: implications for
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- Confirmation of a hyperendemic focus of porcine cysticercosis in Northern Uganda: Prevalence and risk factor analysis.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- The Vicious Worm education tool improves the knowledge of community health workers on Taenia solium cysticercosis in Rwanda.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2024Article
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Abstract
Introduction: This study characterizes the pork value chain in Agago, Kitgum, Lamwo, and Pader districts of Northern Uganda and analyzes its implications on the transmission and control of Methodology: Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGDs) with farmers and pig and pork traders, key informant interviews (KIIs) with local government officials and consumers, and district-level multi-stakeholder mini workshops organized in the study area. The value chain actors identified include input and services providers, pig farmers, live pig traders, pork traders, and consumers. Results: Most of the pig production, marketing and consumption was found to occur through informal channels. Pig production in this area is dominated by smallholder extensive systems, with most producers keeping less than 10 pigs. The production segment of the pig value chain is characterized by low use of inputs and services such as veterinary extension, drugs and improved feeds. Pigs scavenge for food under free-range systems and are at risk of parasitic infections such as the zoonotic helminth Discussion: Poor organization of the value chain and lack veterinary extension and meat inspection services results in some pigs infected with
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