FMD dominated the meeting as speakers considered the implications of the disease for milk production, biosecurity, vaccination and the long-term protection of dairy herds.
In the current phase, 1,077 dairy cattle are expected to be distributed to livestock keepers in Kyerwa, Karagwe and Missenyi districts.
Stronger research links could help livestock farmers adopt new technologies and access timely information on animal health and farm management.
The transaction is subject to pending closing conditions
The ban will take effect in three weeks and follows Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US$20 billion in US imports.