Evaluating vaccine usage in management and control of livestock diseases in Tororo municipality eastern division

Abstract

Livestock diseases significantly constrain agricultural development in Uganda, particularly in Tororo Municipality, Eastern Division. Despite vaccine availability, disease outbreaks persist, compromising food security and farmers' livelihoods. This dissertation investigates vaccine usage among farmers in cattle, goat, and poultry enterprises in Tororo Municipality This cross-sectional study employed a mixed methods approach, combining a survey of 385 farmers with individual in-depth interviews. The problem which this research addressed was the effectiveness and utilization of vaccines in managing and controlling livestock diseases in Tororo Municipality Eastern Division is limited due to a lack of comprehensive data on vaccine usage. The main research objective was to investigate vaccine usage in livestock production in Tororo municipality eastern division, Tororo District and the specific Research Objectives were; to determine the proportion of farmers use vaccines in cattle, goat and poultry enterprises in Tororo municipality eastern division, Tororo district., To find out what vaccines the farmers are using in cattle, goat and poultry enterprises in Tororo municipality eastern division, Tororo district and To investigate what challenges the farmers are facing in regard to vaccine usage in Tororo municipality eastern division. This research contributes to understanding vaccine adoption and usage patterns among farmers in Tororo Municipality, highlighting challenges and opportunities for improving disease management. The findings inform policy interventions, veterinary services, and agricultural extension strategies to enhance vaccine uptake and promote sustainable livestock production.