School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR)
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Prevalence and spectrum of helminths in free-ranging African buffaloes (syncerus caffer) in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Parasitic organisms, such as helminths, are known to inhabit and engage in interactions within communities consisting of multiple species. The prevalence, magnitude, and impacts of these concealed interactions remain ... -
Prevalence and factors of gastrointestinal helminth infections in cattle in Busaba sub-county Butaleja district, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Gastrointestinal helminthiasis is one of the major constraints of cattle production causing unthriftiness among the infected cattle leading to underperformance and depriving farmers of their economic benefits from cattle ... -
Assessment of waste management practices in backyard livestock farming systems in Kira municipality Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Globally the rate of urbanization is high and it is estimated that two thirds of the world will be residing in urban areas by 2050. Sub-Saharan Africa more so Uganda has illustrated this through the bursting populations ... -
Goats management practices, prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal nematodes in goats in West Division, Lira City
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This was a cross sectional study which aimed at determining goat’s management practices and the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in goats in West Division,Lira City. Data collection was carried out between March ... -
Prevalence of bovine subclinical mastitis in Kaato and Bunabtsale sub-counties a case study of Manafwa district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is one of the major factors affecting the productivity of dairy cattle all over the world. This study was conducted to establish the prevalence and determine the risk factors predisposing dairy ... -
Prevalence, gross and microscopic lung lesions of cattle slaughtered in Kampala city Abattoir, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Respiratory diseases by nature spread rapidly or are zoonotic and often lead to lung condemnations, and reduced cattle productivity. There is scanty information about prevalent respiratory diseases in Uganda. This cross ... -
Perceptions and attitudes towards urban green spaces: a case study of Kampala Metropolitan Area
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The quality of a city’s environment is manifested by its urban green spaces, which reflect in many ways, the quality of life and societal behavior found in it. This is because urban green spaces are important resources ... -
Evaluation of the antibacterial potential of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) extracts against escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Globally, there has been an increase in antibacterial drug resistance hence a lot of research has been geared to developing alternatives to combat the challenge. Insects such as Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) have been ... -
Morphometric prediction of live weight in neonates and weaned Ankole long horned cattle calves
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The purpose of this study is to establish the morphometrics and estimation equations for live weight of neonates and weaned long horned Ankole calves. Accurate estimation of live weight in calves is essential for effective ... -
Assessment of farmers and animal health workers that are associated with recurrence of anthrax out breaks in Kween district
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Livestock production is affected negatively by a number of diseases among which is the deadly anthrax. Anthrax is a bacterial disease affecting humans and other mammals and caused by the gram-positive, spore-forming, ... -
In-vitro anthelmintic activity and phytochemical composition of Cannabis sativa used as a dewormer for poultry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The increasing challenges associated with conventional drugs for treatment of helminthiasis have forced farmers to shift to alternatives such as medicinal plants like Cannabis sativa (C. sativa). However, there is scanty ... -
Impact of human activities and veterinary interventions on the welfare of free-living wild animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Human activities in protected areas have long been associated with negative effects on the demographic characteristics of the predator-prey biosphere, with scarce information categorising their effects on the wellbeing of ... -
Effects of visitor number and nature of interaction on the behavior and welfare of tigers at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC)
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Animals at zoos are thought to be affected by visitor number and visitor interactions as their various exhibits. This in particular the non-social species. Due to presence of visitors at the zoo accompanied with various ... -
Assessing the prevalence of antimicrobial use among live bird sellers in live bird markets of Kampala and Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Live bird markets (LBM) remain a critical link from farm to fork in the poultry value chain. In this study, we assessed the prevalence of antimicrobial use on chicken by Live Bird Sellers (LBS) in LBMs of Kampala and Wakiso ... -
Local community response towards human wildlife conflicts in selected districts neighboring Karuma Wildlife Reserve
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In Oyam and Kiryandongo districts, human wildlife conflicts are common because of the close proximity of these areas to Karuma Wildlife Reserve. Most of the people in these areas are crop farmers though a few keep animals, ... -
Acute and subacute dermal toxicity of Dudu-Acelamectin in wistar albino rats
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Dudu-acelamectin is a crop pesticide misused by some farmers in Uganda for tick control. The farmers who use it allege that it causes adverse effects on livestock and on human who get exposed to it during the spraying. ... -
Assessment of vaccine handling knowledge, attitudes, and practices among stakeholders in selected drug shops of three Eastern Ugandan cities
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Vaccines play a pivotal role in veterinary medicine, ensuring the health of animals and subsequently safeguarding the public. Vaccine efficacy relies heavily on proper handling and storage. This study investigated stakeholders' ... -
Prevalence of coccidia oocysts in vegetables sold in selected markets in Kawempe division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Fresh vegetables are an essential component of a healthy and nutritious diet as they provide high amounts of vitamins, such as vitamin C and A; minerals, specifically electrolytes; and phytochemicals, specific antioxidants ... -
Assessing use of farming technologies on dairy farms in Bubaare sub-county Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Dairy farming remains the economic backbone of livestock farmers in Bubaare sub county; Mbarara district. However, milk production has been low (DDA, 2021). This is an indication that there are constraints contributing to ... -
Agro-pesticides and acaricide use practices in the control of ticks from the 3 selected sub-counties of Kiboga district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Ticks present a significant threat to the livestock industry in Uganda, vectoring diseases that cause economic losses and negatively affect animal welfare. The persistent use of acaricides, often accompanied by poor ...
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