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Gulu scientists use waterbuck stench to repel tsetse flies

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An innovation by scientists from Gulu University could help save livestock farmers in Northern Uganda from the risks of losing their animals to Nagana, a livestock disease spread by infected tsetse flies. The scientists led by Prof. Richard Echodu, the Director of Gulu University Multifunctional Research …

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Tsetse flies invade Kiruhura district

Kiruhura, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiruhura district has been invaded by tsetse flies with the residents calling for government support to eradicate the pests that have seen several cattle in the area die. Nyabushozi County Member of Parliament, Wilson Kajwengye raised the matter of national importance during a plenary sitting …

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Tsetse flies infestation hits Nwoya district

Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tsetse flies have invaded four villages in Lii sub county in Nwoya district according to the local authorities. The affected villages are Cel Peke, Ceke, Got Lunyang and Lii Bungu in Langele and Lii Parishes respectively. Justine Ajaji, the LC III chairperson of Lii sub …

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