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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 ... -
Prevalence and diversity of Helminth eggs in faeces of habituated mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Continuous conservation and research efforts are responsible for the recovery of the endangered mountain gorilla populations. Recently, clinical gastrointestinal illnesses linked to helminth infections have been recorded ... -
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 ... -
The prevalence and infestation levels of Ecto and Metazoan endoparasites in Chicken submitted for necropsy at College of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)Poultry production, especially the chicken enterprise has been growing in Uganda over the last decade. The industry has experienced production losses reportedly, more from infectious diseases and but less from parasites. ... -
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 risk factors associated with gastrointestinal helminths in goats in Kihungya Sub-County Buliisa District
(2019-07)Small ruminants are a major source for cash for many rural populations especially in semi-arid and arid regions of developing countries. The contribution of small ruminants would be greater if it was not due to diseases . ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Haemonchosis among goats slaughtered at Kampala City Abattoir, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Goats farming has become popular among resource-poor nations such as Uganda because of its short production cycle. However, the major challenge of goat farming are diseases among which helminthiasis ranked top. A cross-sectional ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of coccidiosis in goats and cattle in Sekyi Parish,Wabinyonyi Subcounty, Nakasongola District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Livestock production in Uganda is hindered by challenges that include endemic diseases, scarcity of water, effective extension services as well as marketing infrastructure among others. One of the health challenges is ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of cryptosporidiosis among HIV/AIDS patients presenting with diarrhea at Nakasongola Health Centre IV, Nakasongola District, Uganda
(2019-08-27)Cryptosporidium is one of the most common diarrhea-causing parasitic genera in the world. It is one pathogen, which in immunocompromised HIV-positive individuals can cause chronic diarrhea. This study was aimed at determining ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of infectious causes of abortions among goats in Maliba sub-county Kasese district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-04)Goat production is affected by diseases among other challenges and some of which are zoonotic hence of public health importance like Brucellosis and Rift valley fever (RVF). While others diseases like Peste des petitis ... -
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 African animal Trypanosomiasis in cattle in the livestock-wildlife interface area of Semliki National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-02)African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) is one of the biggest disease problems in Uganda, posing a big threat on livestock production due to its implications on productivity through reduced milk production, emaciation, reduced ... -
Prevalence of animal African Trypanosomiasis and associated risk factors among Zebu cattle in Nwoya District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-07)African trypanosomiasis is one of the neglected parasitic tropical diseases affecting domestic animals and a wide range of wildlife species that constitute a reservoir of infection for both humans and domestic animals. It ... -
Prevalence of Bovine Fascioliasis in ruminants slaughtered at Nakifuma and Katosi slaughter slabs at Mukono District and the associated economic losses
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Fascioliasis is a parasitic worm infection caused by common liver fluke Fasciola hepatica as well as Fasciola gigantica which is acquired through eating contaminated watercress or other water plants. This infection is so ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of chicken coccidiosis in Bweyogerere division, Kira subcounty Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2022-05)A cross sectional study was conducted in the months of October and November 2020 with the aim to determine the prevalence of chicken coccidiosis in Bweyogerere Division. A total of 210 fecal samples were collected randomly ... -
Prevalence of clinical fowl pox and associated risk factors in indigenous chicken in Kuluba sub county, Koboko district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Fowl pox is a disease of economic importance in chicken resulting into retarded growth in young chicken, decrease in egg production and mortalities. This negatively affects the rural communities who partly derive their ... -
Prevalence of coccid parasites in chimpanzees of Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
(Makerere University, 2023-01-02)A cross sectional non-invasive study was carried out to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal coccid parasites in faecal samples of chimpanzees from Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC). 50 faecal samples were ... -
Prevalence of coccidia oocysts in vegetables sold in selected markets in Kawempe division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Fresh vegetables are an essential component of a healthy and nutritious diet as they provide high amounts of vitamins, such as vitamin C and A; minerals, specifically electrolytes; and phytochemicals, specific antioxidants ...