Browsing by Author "Ogweng, Peter"

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    Genome Sequences of Five African Swine Fever Virus Genotype IX Isolates from Domestic Pigs in Uganda
    (Microbiology Resource Announcements, 2018) Masembe, Charles; Sreenu, Vattipally B.; Filipe, Ana Da Silva; Wilkie, Gavin S.; Ogweng, Peter; Mayega, Francis J.; Muwanika, Vincent B.; Biek, Roman; Palmarini, Massimo; Davison, Andrew J.
    Complete genome sequences of five African swine fever virus isolates were determined directly from clinical material obtained from domestic pigs in Uganda. Four sequences were essentially identical to each other, and all were closely related to the only known genome sequence of p72 genotype IX. African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious, highly lethal, hemorrhagic disease of domestic pigs caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV) (1). ASF results in up to 100% mortality. Its epidemiology is complex and adopts different patterns in Africa and Europe (2–6). The lack of effective interventions makes it extremely difficult to prevent or control and results in severe economic losses (7–11). ASFV is the sole member of the genus Asfivirus, family Asfarviridae, and has a linear, double-stranded DNA genome of 170 to 190 kbp (12, 13). There are currently 24 recognized genotypes (14, 15). Full genome sequences enable large strides toward developing control measures to use during epidemics. Available ASFV complete genome sequences number only 20, of which 3 are from eastern Africa (Kenya) but none are from Uganda, in which ASFV is also endemic. We present the first genome sequences of strains collected from domestic pigs in Uganda
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    Involvement of key stakeholders in controlling animal diseases in rural settings: Experiences with African swine fever in Uganda
    (African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020) Ogweng, Peter; Masembe, Charles; Mayega, Johnson F.; Keeya, Ibrahim; Tumuhe, Charles; Okwasiimire, Rodney; Muwanika, Vincent B.
    Key stakeholders’ involvement in the design and enforcement of effective African swine fever (ASF) biosecurity measures is very vital. Unfortunately, many times key stakeholders are less involved in the policy designing process. This study analyzed information from stakeholders in Mukono District, to assess the acceptability of enforcing ASF biosecurity measures among key stakeholders. Mukono District has a high density of pigs and a history of frequent ASF outbreaks. Key informants (n = 23) were identified and interviewed in four sub-counties to generate an ASF control stakeholders’ list. Eleven stakeholder groups were identified by the Key Informants. Sixty participants representing different stakeholder groups identified through the Key Informant interviews participated in a workshop to assess stakeholders’ characteristics regarding strict enforcement of ASF control measures. Stakeholder grid analysis revealed 60% as drivers, and 40% as supporters. There were no blockers, abstainers, and bystanders. Despite this, majority of the groups (90%) did not have adequate capacity to implement the intervention due to financial constraints and inadequate technical support. These results show that there is great support for enforcement of biosecurity measures if stakeholders are facilitated with financial and technical support thereby limiting outbreaks of ASF in rural areas of Uganda.