MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Welcome to this website which is one of our avenues for communication as we strive to reach and periodically inform our stakeholders about NAGRC&DB’s progress towards attainment of our commitment to serve the animal farming community. We can now share our experiences, technologies and events with our esteemed stakeholders. The aim is to educate the public about livestock breeding, conservation of biodiversity and the appropriate use of assisted reproductive technologies to cause genetic improvement in Uganda and beyond.
Over the years, the overall focus of NAGRC&DB has been on increasing utilisation of improved germplasm, and because of the sustained efforts in that direction, farmers can now access superior animal breeds of cattle, goats, pigs and poultry and other livestock species. For instance in the last 5 years alone, farmers who are our primary stakeholders, have been availed with; market responsive beef breeding stock with slaughter weight gain potential of 800-1000g/day, market responsive dairy breeding stock with milk production potential of 30 litres per cow/day, goats with an average daily weight gain of 165-200g and can reach market size in one year, fast growing pigs with an average litter size of 14 piglets and multipurpose poultry that can produce up to 180 eggs per hen per laying season. My appreciation goes staff who work tirelessly to ensure attainment of these strides.
NDPIII Goal (FY 2020/21 to 2024/25) is to increase average household incomes and improve the quality of life of Ugandans. Therefore, as a key player in the NDPIII agenda NAGRC&DB will strive to enhance the value addition in key growth opportunities while strengthening the private sector capacity to drive growth and create jobs. Our activities will thus be focused towards enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the livestock industry in Uganda.
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Peter Beine, PhD
Executive Director
Specialized Units
National Animal Quarantine Center Unit
The purpose and scope of setting up the NATIONAL ANIMAL QUARANTINE Stations is to prevent the ingress of dangerous exotic diseases into the country through imported livestock and livestock products.
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Animal Feed Production Unit
Evaluation and multiplication of improved pasture and fodder germ-plasma. NAGRC&DB established and maintained 375 acres of improved pasture on its farms;
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Community Breeding program
This concept arises from the need for livestock farming communities to participate and or carry out breeding activities. It contains two main strategies;
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Apiculture Unit for production of (food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic grade products etc).
NAGRC&DB is one of the government agencies that is working around the clock to create wealth for Ugandan through practically skilling
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National Pig Grand-parent Resources Centre Unit
The pig industry in Uganda plays an important role in improving the livelihoods of people by creating employment opportunities, providing
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Liquid Nitrogen Production and Distribution Unit
NAGRC&DB have three liquid nitrogen plants, located at Njeru, Mbarara and at the Bullstud in Entebbe. The production capacity of the Liquid
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Semen Production, Packaging, Storage and Distribution Unit
NAGRC&DB collects semen from high quality bulls, the semen is subjected to both macroscopic and microscopic examination, the concentration
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Rural Poultry Development Unit
This unit is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of projects and programs for more efficient reproduction
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