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Levels and factors that influence record keeping on selected dairy farms in Kyangyenyi sub county Sheema district western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Record keeping is the important tool in the agricultural sectors especially among dairy farmers, it facilities good accountability of the farm produces and productivity .In developed countries like U.S.A and Louisiana dairy ... -
Comparative assessment of feed formulation among livestock farmers in Kakiri sub – county Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Feed formulation is based various feed standard tables that should be considered for different livestock and each feed is found to be for different categories of livestock. The study intended to make a comparative ... -
Analysis on rural chicken performance under free range system in Kapchorwa district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The traditional understanding that chicken production can only be produced through exotic systems like constant vaccination and boosters being given all time around forgetting that natural medication can raise birds properly ... -
Use of laboratory animals in selected secondary schools, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study was initiated to gather valuable information regarding the use of laboratory animals in different secondary schools in order to impact on the knowledge and attitudes towards the use of laboratory animals in ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of enterobacteriaceae isolated from uteri of cattle slaughtered at city abattoir, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-11)This was a cross sectional study with an aim to assess the prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae isolated from the bovine uterus after slaughter and their antibacterial susceptibility at the City abattoir, Kampala. A total ... -
Spatial and temporal patterns of priority bacterial zoonoses between 2009-2018 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Anthrax and brucellosis remain a significant burden to the public and veterinary health globally. By far, the biggest challenge is faced in the rural communities, in developing nations. In Uganda, anthrax and brucellosis ... -
Laying hen egg quality under battery cage system and deep litter poultry systems
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Poultry housing system is an external environment that greatly influences the laying hen performance either by quality or quantity of the egg. The study was aimed at comparing the performance of Red Rhode Island Breed ... -
Farmers’ perceptions on the factors influencing the hatchability of layer breeder flocks in the selected farms of Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The study was conducted with an aim of investigating the different farmer’s perceptions about the factors influencing hatchability of layer breeder flocks. The study was conducted from Wakiso district with 40 respondents ... -
Bacterial contaminants and associated risk factors for contamination of ready-to-eat roasted meat vendored at Busunju and Lwamata markets along Hoima-Kampala road
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Roasted ready-to-eat meat sold along routes of transit is source of nourishment to passengers, vendors and people in the neighboring areas. It is a common accepted perception that heat treatment gets rid of microbial ... -
The effect of soaking on the yield and nutritional profile of hydroponic maize fodder
(Makerere University, 2019-11)This was a comparative experimental study that sought to compare the yield, nutritional composition and shoot to radicle ratio of fodder from seeds soaked for 2, 4 and 6 hours, with fodder harvested from seeds soaked for ... -
Assessing the performance of broiler day old chicks from day one to week six on selected farms in Wakiso district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)This study was designed to assess the performance of broiler day old chicks from day one to week six on selected farms in Wakiso district and to document broiler management practices done by the farmers in the district, ... -
Assessing the performance of commercial layer birds on selected farms in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study was conducted with an aim of characterising the performance of commercial layer birds and the different farms of Wakiso district and to investigate the factors that influence the performance of these birds. Random ... -
A study on the productivity of scavenging local poultry birds in Nalutuntu sub county Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study aimed at the study on the productivity of local poultry birds in Nalutuntu sub county Mubende district. The data was collected through the use of questionnaires, interviews with farmers. Secondary data was ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among livestock farmers on anthrax in Buremba Sub - county, Kiruhura Ddistrict
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Several anthrax outbreaks in animals and humans have been reported in Kiruhura district in the recent times, and a few sporadic cases in Buremba Sub County. These may be attributed to paucity of information on knowledge, ... -
Factors influencing adoption to biosecurity activities on broiler farms in Kahoora Division in Hoima Municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The aim of the study was to find out factors influencing adoption of bio security activities on broiler farms in Kahoora division in Hoima municipality. Data was collected using open and close ended questionnaires. In the ... -
Animal welfare
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Animals interact or cope comfortably with its environment, resulting in satisfaction of both its physical and mental state. This satisfaction enhances expression of normal behavioral patterns by the animal. This study was ... -
Role of milk processors in poverty reduction among small scale dairy farmers in Kaproron sub – county Kween district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The aim of this research study was to analyze the socio – economic role of milk processors to poverty and hunger reduction among small scale dairy farmers. Processors play a critical role in the dairy sector of value ... -
Assessment of factors influencing farmer's attitude towards crossbreeding in selected dairy farms in Gayaza, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The main objective of this study was to establish the attitude of dairy farmers towards crossbreeding. The study further shows that a significant percentage of the farmers are positive towards crossbreeding technologies ... -
The perceptions of farmers on animal welfare and the different draught animal training methods in Kaberamaido district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This was a cross-sectional study carried out in the sub-counties of Ochero and Kalaki in Kaberamaido District. A total of 138 farmers were interviewed. The sub-counties were chosen purposively with guidence from the ...
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