UPBA was founded by National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank in conjunction with International Livestock Research Institute and BOKU (Initially funded by Austrian Development Agency).
The National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) was established by Animal Breeding Act 2001, under the ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) with a mandate to oversee and spear head animal breeding activities in the country. NAGRC &DB has; imported different pig breeds (Landrace, Large white cambrough and different boar lines), initiated and fostered formation of pig breeders association in an endeavor to improve pig genetics in the country.
Other Implementing Partners
The National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) was established by Animal Breeding Act 2001, under the ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) with a mandate to oversee and spear head animal breeding activities in the country
Name: Dr.Charles Lagu,PhD
Position: Executive Director, NAGRC&DB
Address: P.O BOX 183, Entebbe, Uganda.
Tel: +256 772 953232
Email: nagrc.dbuganda@gmail.com
Name: Nakajubi Esther (Animal Scientist/Breeder)
Position: Programmes Officer Non ruminants (piggery) NAGRC&DB
Address: P.O BOX 183, Entebbe, Uganda.
Tel: +256(0)772476854
Email: magnakajubi@gmail.com
Other Implementing Partners
Contact:
Dr. Karen Marshall
Role:
ILRI project lead / livestock production and genetics
Contact 2:
Dr. Emily Ouma
Role:
Local project coordinator / economist
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Johann Sölkner
Role:
BOKU project lead / animal genetics and breeding