“No cow, goat, pig or sheep will be sold without proof of vaccination,” Minister Frank Tumwebaze has reaffirmed as Government intensifies the fight against Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease (FMD). Under the ongoing cost‑recovery arrangement, farmers contribute UGX 8,000 per cow/pig and UGX 4,000 per goat/sheep to ensure steady vaccine availability across the country. The Minister revealed that Government is working with Egypt to establish a local FMD vaccine manufacturing plant, a move expected to significantly reduce vaccination costs and boost farmers’ savings once production begins. He emphasized strict adherence to the policy requiring online payments, noting that reports of veterinary officers demanding cash will be addressed by the relevant authorities. With predictable access to vaccines and stronger enforcement of vaccination requirements, Uganda is positioning itself for healthier livestock, safer markets, and increased production.