The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB)
The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) was established by the Animal Breeding Act, 2001. It’s one of the statutory semi-autonomous bodies of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Formation of NAGRC&DB was part of the fulfilment of the aspirations in the National Animal Breeding Policy (1997), document and the Action Plan for its implementation providing guidelines to all actors in the animal breeding and production value-chain. The actors included input suppliers, farmers, companies, researchers, extension workers and civic leaders on suitable breeds for the various ecological and production systems. It also provided for alternative breeding programmes; import, export and trade in genetic materials; breeding and management systems for conservation and sustainable use of indigenous genetic resources and use of modern breeding technologies in the country. NAGRC&DB was established with a twofold mandate, namely; to play a leading role in the commercialization of animal breeding activities in Uganda and to carry out development activities that enhance animal Genetic improvement and productivity.
PRESS RELEASE
26th February, 2024
Our attention has been drawn to numerous misleading posts on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the ownership and operation of the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB).
This is to clarify to the general public that NAGRC&DB is a statutory semi-autonomous agency of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) established by the Animal Breeding Act, 2001 with a two-fold mandate;
1. To play a leading role in the commercialization of animal breeding activities in Uganda
2. To carry out development activities that enhance animal genetic improvement and productivity
By virtue of its mandate, NAGRC&DB runs a total of fifteen (15) regionally distributed centre farms and ranches that include Rubona Stock Farm in Bunyangabu, Maruzi ranch in Apac, Aswa ranch in Pader & Lamwo, Got Apwoyo ranch in Nwoya, Kasolwe Stock Farm in Kamuli, Njeru Stock Farm in Buikwe, Lusenke Stock Farm in Kayunga, Bulago Stock Farm in Bulambuli, the Livestock Experimentation Station and the National Bull Stud in Entebbe, Ruhengyere ranch in Kiruhura, the National Poultry and Piggery Development Centre in Wakiso, Nshaara ranch in Kiruhura, Sanga Stock Farm in Kiruhura, etc. With specific livestock production and breeding objectives, each ranch/farm produces superiour breeding stock that is accessible to farming communities at subsidized rates.
The allusion to NAGRC&DB being a privately owned company is completely FALSE and should therefore be treated with the utmost contempt it deserves.
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NAGRC&DB Highlights Success at the Harvest Money Expo-2024
The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) proudly participated in the Harvest Money Expo held in Kololo at the Independence grounds from 23rd February till the 25th February 2024. The event served as a vibrant platform for farmers, agricultural enthusiasts, industry experts, students, and stakeholders to converge and celebrate the latest advancements, […] -
Regional Gene-Bank: Scientists Aim At Safeguarding Africa’s Biodiversity Under Africa Biogenome Project(AFRBP).
From 6th to 8th December, NAGRC&DB joined the rest of the African scientists to take part in the open Institute East and Central African regional workshop 2023, the three-day practical session focused on how biological samples also commonly referred to as genetic resources can be ethically acquired from the owners. -
Uganda biobanking training launches new initiative to preserve Africa’s indigenous chickens
Twenty-five scientists from eastern and central Africa have benefitted from training to identify, isolate, conserve and improve poultry genetic resources, which are key measures in protecting and enhancing the value of Africa’s indigenous chickens. -
Let New Technologies Reach Farmers, New NAGRC Board Tasked
The new board for the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has been asked to work towards the improvement of access to better technologies by livestock farmers across the country. “Farmers out there are yearning for better genetics in order to improve their farms. You have to make sure that these technologies […] -
NAGRC lauded as it gives out 100 superior dairy bulls to Farmers and cooperatives
The National Animal Genetics Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has released one hundred 100 assorted superior dairy breeding bulls to farmers who are members of dairy cooperatives identified across the country. This is a routine program of the Centre which is conducted at all its fifteen 15 Animal Genetic Resources Centres located in different […]
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The entity operates 15 Government Animal Genetics Resource Centres (AnGRCs) strategically situated in the various Agro-ecological zones of Uganda to support the different animal production systems existing in those regions.
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The entity runs the only Nationally Accredited Bull Stud in the country for semen production currently serving Uganda and other surrounding East African member states- eg Burundi, South Sudan, DRC, etc