Table 2 Veterinary drug shop characteristics

Number of shops per district

 Dokolo

5

 Kaberamaido

13

 Serere

30

 Soroti

26

Shop age

 Less than 1 year

9

 Between 1 – 2 years

27

 Between 3 – 5 years

23

 Between 6 – 8 years

11

 More than 9 years

4

Education of shop owner

 Veterinary degree

19

 Diploma holder

33

 Certificate holder

11

 Community animal health worker

9

 Para-veterinarian

2

 Unknown

2

Does the shop employ assistants?

 Yes, with a diploma or certificate-level education

21

 Yes, but no formal training

14

 Yes, a para-vet

3

 No

36

Type of products/services available

 Only veterinary drugs

18

 Veterinary drugs and field services

42

 Veterinary and agriculture drugs

11

 Veterinary and agriculture drugs and field services

3

Average estimated monthly shop revenue

 Less than 1 million UgSH

13

 Between 1 – 2 million UgSH

27

 Between 2 – 3 million UgSH

19

 Between 3 – 5 million UgSH

6

 More than 5 million UgSH

6

 Unknown

3