Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Livestock"
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Adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods: case study of Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)This study assessed the adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods in Nangabo sub county Wakiso District. The study examined and documented the agroforestry tree species and agricultural ... -
Design, construction and testing of a motorised forage chopper
(Makerere University, 2022-05-14)The livestock sector in Uganda accounts for about 17 percent of agricultural value. In Uganda, majority of the small-scale farmers rely on the use of rudimentary tools mostly panga to cut forages for silage production. ... -
Design, fabrication and testing of a dual powered livestock feed pelletizer
(Makerere University, 2022-03)A common problem facing farmers rearing livestock is lack of access to proper feeds to meet nutrient requirements for their animals in the right quality and at a favourable price. Due to high costs of feeds majority of ... -
Participatory assessment of the acaricide plastic waste management system among the livestock farmers in Mubende district, central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-23)The study was conducted in Mubende district to investigate the prevalent type of acaricides and existing acaricide plastic waste management strategies used by the livestock farmers of Butoloogo sub-county, Mubende district. ... -
Serological prevalence and distribution of Peste des Petits Ruminants and its associated risk factors in Ntoroko District
(Makerere University, 2024)The seroprevalence and risk factors of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) were determined in unvaccinated sheep and goats in Ntoroko district. A total of 73 sera samples were collected from the sheep (n=33) and goats (n=40) ... -
Slaughter of Pregnant Cows and Small Ruminants: Prevalence and End Uses of the Retrieved Foetuses.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Livestock production plays a vital role in Uganda's agriculture, contributing to the welfare of the population and the economy. However, the inadequate production of meat to meet the growing demand for animal protein ...