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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 ... -
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 ... -
Food safety knowledge, attitude and practices among butchers in butcher shops of Katwe/Butego Subcounty in Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Globally, meat remains one of the highly and easily contaminable foods in the world, raising food safety concerns in different countries especially developing countries like Uganda hence a quantitative cross sectional ... -
Gender dynamics among commercial poultry producing households in urban and Peri urban Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Gender dynamics is how men and women are treated or behave differently in society, either with their gender or with each other. This study explored gender dynamics among commercial poultry-producing households in urban and ... -
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 ... -
Histology of the digestive system of larvae of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): Implications on the timing of feeding transitions
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Clarias gariepinus is a dominant indigenous fresh water fish species most reared in Africa. Its dominance is attributed to; ability to tolerate extreme environment (swampy vegetation, drought and low oxygen areas), easy ... -
hydroponic fodder production experience among small holder's dairy farmers in Awach sub county Gulu district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The study on hydroponic fodder production, experience among small holder’s dairy farmers was conducted in Awach sub-county, Gulu district in November 2021 using cross sectional survey and sample of 157 small holders dairy ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Interventions and actions taken by stakeholders during African swine fever outbreaks in Mukongoro Sub-county Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)In Uganda, pig farming is one of the fastest growing livestock production activities particularly in rural and peri-urban areas and has become very attractive as means of providing food, income and employment. African swine ... -
Investigating the use of agrochemicals, fumigants and drug concoctions in the control of acaricide-resistant ticks in Kiruhura district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Ticks have remained the biggest limitation to the development of Dairy and Beef production in Uganda. This is because, they directly suck blood, destroy the hide, cause toxicity and most importantly is their ability to ... -
An investigation of common bacterial infection on a selected Kuroiler breeding farm in Wakiso Town Council, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp are the leading causes of infections on chicken farms. The present study aimed at determination of the common bacterial infections on a selected kuroiler breeding farm in Wakiso town ... -
Investigation of tick infestations and acaricide susceptibility of ticks among communally grazed cattle in Atiak sub-count, Amuru district
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Uganda is currently faced with widespread tick resistance to commercially available acaricides. Acaricide treatment is the major if not the only measure of tick control in most Ugandan cattle raising communities. This study ... -
Isolation, identification and antimicrobial susceptability of E. Coli and Salmonella in commercial layer chicken on selected farms in Kasanje sub-county, Wakiso district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Increased emergence in microbial resistance to antibiotics is a growing problem in Uganda, a tropical country with a large growing population having limited medical facilities. The aim of the study was that the results ... -
Knowledge attitude and practices of controlling ticks and tick-borne diseases among cattle farmers in Wakiso Subcounty in Wakiso District
(Makerere University Library, 2023-11)Subsistence farmers in Uganda who lack resources depend heavily on livestock rearing for their livelihood. Ticks and their associated diseases (TBDs) have a detrimental impact on both health and productivity, making them ... -
Knowledge on spread and control of animal to human brucellosis among adult people in Nyakatozi Sub-county, Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a gram-negative facultative bacterium. Brucellosis is an endemic disease both in humans and animals particularly in Africa. Brucellosis affects most developing countries and in ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding snakebites among Purongo Subcounty community, Nwoya District
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Snakebite is a common public health problem with a high incidence all over the world. Critical information on snakebites knowledge and practices could be extremely beneficial in future management of patients. A cross-sectional ...