Selling beef in Uganda is not allowed right now. This is because there is an outbreak of anthrax in Kyotera district and the government wants to prevent it from spreading to other areas.
At least 17 people have died and more than 20 others are very sick in various villages, according to local news.
John Mary Lutaaya, who is in charge of taking care of animals in Kyotera district, said that the people who sell animals in the small area of Kabira cannot take their cows anywhere else until the disease is under control.
Over 40 cows have died in the past two months. The health authorities said the outbreak was real on November 26th.
Anthrax is a serious disease caused by a bacteria found in soil. It can affect wild and domestic animals.
People can get sick if they touch sick animals or things from sick animals. The symptoms can include blisters, fevers, swollen limbs, and trouble breathing.
Some people who have been hurt are going to religious places instead of going to the doctor. Health experts are worried that this will make it harder to stop the outbreak.
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Uganda bans beef products due to anthrax outbreak
