Browsing School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection by Issue Date "2023-10"
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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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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' ... -
Challenges related to newcastle disease vaccination among layer chicken in Nyendo Mukungwe division Masaka city
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Newcastle disease (NCD) is a devastating viral disease of poultry caused by different strains of Avian Paramyxovirus-1. The aim of the study was to assess challenges related to Newcastle disease vaccination among layers ... -
The common ticks and drivers to the tick burden among cattle in Ruyonza sub-county, Kyegegwa district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Ticks are known to be a major constraint to livestock production worldwide and Uganda in Particular. The purpose of this study was to establish the major tick species and the drivers to the tick infestation among cattle ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of anthelmintic efficacy of closamectin against gastrointestinal nematodes in small East African goats in Kyegonza sub county, Gomba district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In Uganda, livestock contributes about 4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) and 16% of the agricultural GDP in 2019/2020 and goats contribute 30.8% of this GDP. However, this contribution would be much higher than this ... -
Goat kid mortality and associated risk factors in Kasagama sub county Lyantonde district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In Uganda, livestock contributes about 4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) and 16% to the agricultural GDP in 2019/2020 and goats contributes 30.8% of this GDP. However, this contribution would be higher than this if ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Liver condemnation in cattle and its financial losses at Kumi municipality slaughter house
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Liver condemnation in cattle at the Kumi Municipality slaughter house presents a significant challenge, leading to substantial financial losses for both cattle farmers and the slaughter house itself. To address these ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with gastrointestinal helminths in goats in Muyembe Subcounty, Bulambuli District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Globally, goat production is an important component of the livestock sector that contributes to food and nutritional security, incomes and sustainable agriculture especially in developing countries like Uganda. However, ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with coccidiosis in broiler chicken in Adjumani Town Council, Adjumani.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Coccidiosis, a parasitic infection, though self-limiting, is associated with significant and wide-ranging disease manifestations and economic losses. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2023 to June 2023 in ... -
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 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 ...