School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection
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Assessment of the effect of COVID-19 lockdown on poultry farmers in Kampala and Wakiso Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Poultry production is a rapidly evolving sector worldwide. This is due to the rapidly growing human population, limited land in urban areas, and rising global food insecurity. This has pressed a very high demand on the ... -
Incidence and risk factors of surgical site infections in dogs and cats at selected animal clinics in Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Surgical site infections (SSI) are a major threat in veterinary surgery. The occurrence of SSI is associated with an increased patient morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospitalization, increased treatment cost, and emotional ... -
Describing the one health approach: a case study of anthrax outbreak investigation in Arua district, February-May 2018.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Uganda has made some strides in implementation of the One Health approach in responding to and managing public health events, including outbreaks of zoonotic diseases. From February to May 2018, an outbreak of anthrax ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with foot and mouth disease in cattle from selected districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Foot and mouth disease remain a major constraint in livestock production along the cattle corridor and in other parts of the country that do not lie along the corridor.Across sectional study was doneto determine the ... -
Farmer's perception and efficacy of use of winged termite as a source of nutrient in chicken feeds in Gulu City
(Makerere university, 2021)A study was conducted to determine the farmers’ perception and the effect of the use of winged termites as a source of nutrients in chicken poultry feeds in Gulu city. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from ... -
Assessment of impact of draught animal traction to small holder farmers in Alito subcounty Kole district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This research was conducted in Alito Sub County Kole District in Northern Uganda to document the management of draught animals, examine their limitations and evaluate their contributions. Data was collected using semi ... -
Effectiveness of acaricides application methods used on cattle in Buwama subcounty
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study was carried out between April 2020 and July 2020 to determine the presence of ticks on cattle and examine the methods and practices of acaricide application to cattle in Buwama sub-county. Semi-structured ... -
Determinant biological indicators of colony strength in honey bees (Apis mellifera)
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Despite the high demand in both local and international market for honey and its related products, beekeepers are unable to supply the required volumes. Honey production especially in Uganda remains suboptimal, several ... -
Stakeholders perceptions of effectiveness of community based animal health workers in Kotido district
(Makerere University, 2018-10-12)This study aimed at documenting stakeholder perceptions of effectiveness of CAHWs in Kotido district in Karamoja region. It was a qualitative cross-sectional study that targeted the CAHW service consumers (Pastoralists ... -
Assessing the pre-disposing factors for tick borne diseases in dairy cattle in Gayaza Nangabo Sub County
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The purpose of this study was to assess the predisposing factors for tick borne diseases in dairy cattle in Gayaza. The data was collected through observation and interviewing in face to face interviews among 45 dairy ... -
Determining the pre-disposing factors to bovine mastitis in selected dairy farms in Gayaza, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The research work was designed to determine the predisposing factors to bovine mastitis disease in Gayaza Wakiso District. The study design was observational in nature and through use of an interview guide. The study sample ... -
Assessing the plant and mammalian species diversity and abundance in dichrostachys cinerea invaded and non-invaded areas of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Ecosystems supporting biodiversity are declining at an unprecedented rate, mainly being driven by anthropogenic activities. Such disturbances regimes exposes most ecosystems to invasion by either native plants or alien ... -
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 ...
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