PIC, Vetline and AbacusBio are working together to improve Uganda’s pig production, health, and welfare in a sustainable way. The aim of the venture is to provide economic stability for pig farmers and health and welfare for farming families in Uganda, while ultimately addressing broader food production and food safety issues in the supply chain to deliver nutritious, healthy, and safe food. This will be done through an integrated combination of PIC genetics and expertise, artificial insemination and veterinary services provided by Vetline, underpinned by the database and information platform (Dtreo), delivered by AbacusBio.
By focusing on areas surrounding urban development and exploring sustainable modern pig production techniques and facilities of pig production, the venture has the potential to have a positive impact on wider Ugandan society.
Pig farming is one of the fastest growing livestock activities in Uganda and is a means of increasing food, income, and employment. Uganda is among the largest per capita consumers of pork in sub-Saharan Africa. Still, productivity is low, and demand outstrips supply.
