Browsing School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection by Type
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Assessing the effect of selected hatching media and hatching conditions on hatchability of black soldier fly eggs
(Makerere University, 2022-10-19)Proteins sources consume over 75% of the costs on feed and they are increasingly becoming scarce and expensive. The current protein sources (soybean and fishmeal) for livestock are also consumed by humans hence unlimited ... -
Assessing the factors affecting feed intake and efficiency of lactating cows on selected farms in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This research work assessed the factors that affect feed intake and efficiency in lactating cows. The study conducted at selected farms in wakiso district. A questionnaire was administered to a total of 50 randomly selected ... -
Assessing the impact of management practices on the quality of hides and skins in Wadelai Sub-County, Pakwach District
(2023)The quality of hides and skins plays a significant role in the leather industry. Defects on hides and skins can result in reduced value and marketability of leather products. The study aimed at assessing the major causes ... -
Assessing the performance of black soldier fly larvae on selected organic waste in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-10-19)The high cost of livestock feeds is greatly affecting the profitability of poultry and pig enterprises in Uganda. The black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) has been identified as an alternative cheap protein for these ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 abattior waste management at Kalerwe abattior in Kawempe Division and City abattior in Nakawa Division of KCCA
(Makerere University, 2022-04-07)An abattoir is a facility where animals are slaughtered. This is where the inspection of animals, hygienic slaughtering and processing to ensure effective preservation and storage or delivery of meat products fit for human ... -
Assessment of acaricide use practices in livestock production by farmers in Bulangira Sub County, Kibuku district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Acaricide use malpractices are some of the factors that have led to emergence of acaricide resistant ticks in Uganda, which is a big threat to livestock industry. A cross sectional study was carried out in Bulangira Sub ... -
Assessment of antibiotic use practices of dairy cattle farmers, the knowledge and attitude of milk consumers on antibiotic residues in milk in Rubaya and Rwanyamahembe Subcounties of Mbarara District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Dairy farming is widely practiced globally since milk is consumed in literally all the countries in the world. Dairy farming has rapidly increased over the years due to the very high demand posed by the ever-growing human ... -
Assessment of Bird species diversity and abundance in and around Entebbe Botanical gardens.
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The purpose of this dissertation was to find out the diversity, distribution and abundance of avifauna in Entebbe botanical gardens. The study was conducted between February and March 2020, by dividing the area into four ... -
Assessment of community knowledge, attitude and practices of livestock identification and perceived effectiveness in curbing livestock rustling in Karamoja Sub-Region
(Makerere University, 2022-11-21)The Karamojongs are pastoral communities entirely reliant on livestock especially cattle, goats and sheep for their livelihoods. Livestock rustling is however rampant sometimes involving loss of whole herd and or human ... -
Assessment of egg production performance of layer poultry in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)Globally, poultry production is one of the most important branches in the livestock sector and one of the fastest growing in production and demand. Not only has poultry contributed to poverty alleviation and socio-economic ... -
Assessment of factors limiting farmers' adoption of methods for prevention, treatment and control of fish health challenges on their farmers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-06)Aquaculture is among the fastest growing industry contributing 16% of the animal source of protein consumed by humans globally. In Uganda major farmed species are Nile tilapia and African catfish. Efforts by the government ... -
Assessment of farmers and animal health workers that are associated with recurrence of anthrax out breaks in Kween district
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Livestock production is affected negatively by a number of diseases among which is the deadly anthrax. Anthrax is a bacterial disease affecting humans and other mammals and caused by the gram-positive, spore-forming, ... -
Assessment of gender involvement in the Parish Development Model among the dairy and piggery farmers in Bufunjo Subcounty Kyenjojo District
(Makerere University, 2024)The parish development model (PDM) is the current strategy for service delivery by government of Uganda for improving incomes and welfare of all Ugandans at house hold level. Production being one of the five pillars of ... -
Assessment of handling practices of ruminant meat in butcheries in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Ruminants provide most of the meat consumed by communities in Lira City. It is mainly goats, sheep and cattle that are slaughtered at different slaughtering places for the supply of meat. Meat remains one of the most ...