Zuula: Lyantonde District in Central Uganda

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Zuula: Lyantonde District in Central Uganda



Cattle are the main livestock kept by farmers in Lyantonde. It is estimated that there are 83,700 of cattle in the District. Other animals that are raised include goats, sheep, pigs and poultry.

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