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Anthrax is regarded as a zoonotic animal disease that tends to pose a threat not only to livestock but also to theglobal environment, economy, health and well-being of the general public. However, it suffices to state thatUganda has also had its fair share as it concerns the anthrax disease outbreak. Although the Anthrax diseaseseems to be silent, it is considered a dangerous livestock disease that could gradually creep persistently and have asignificant impact on the Uganda livestock, environment, and the general well-being of the people of Uganda. It isin this regard, that this study tends to examine the legal framework concerning combating anthrax disease inUganda. Furthermore, the study also aims to examine the danger, root cause, issues, and challenges in combatinganthrax disease in Uganda. In this regard, the study adopts a doctrinal method of study to examine previousliterature and other relevant sources concerning anthrax disease in Uganda. The results obtained from thesesources were analyzed through an analytical and descriptive method. The study therefore found that there is anincidence of anthrax disease in Uganda. Furthermore, the study also found that lack of awareness, non-vaccinationof livestock against anthrax disease, and poor surveillance against the anthrax disease could result in thewidespread of the anthrax disease, which may pose a significant threat to livestock, the environment, and thepublic health well-being of Uganda. It is therefore concluded and recommended that to curtail the silent threat ofthe anthrax disease, there is a need to strengthen and intensify the legal regulation, surveillance, and control of theanthrax disease. Furthermore, it is also required government and various stakeholders ensure an effectiveengagement and collaboration with the local agricultural community in curtailing the outbreak of anthrax disease.Keywords: Legal, Livestock, Anthrax, Agriculture, Uganda