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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 88377, member: 27"] A cattle dip tank built back in 1971 just got a full facelift in Kitgum District, and local farmers are already hyped about what it means for their herds. Renovated dip tank in Kel-Polo Village [LIST] [*]Jimmy Akena Foundation restored the old cattle facility. [*]It targets ticks and livestock diseases in Northern Uganda. [*]UPC President Jimmy Akena wants farmers to be market-ready internationally. [*]The original tank went unused since 1987. [/LIST] Farmers feeling the optimism [LIST] [*]Kilama Job Divito says it revives hope for better returns. [*]Improved animal health should boost overall production. [*]He thinks it will attract newcomers to cattle keeping. [/LIST] Local leadership backing it up [LIST] [*]Odong Richard Herbert praised the foundation's intervention heavily. [*]Fencing and affordable user fees are planned for sustainability. [*]Oola Courage Allan urged the community to maintain it. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]