Browsing School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection by Type
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Role of milk processors in poverty reduction among small scale dairy farmers in Kaproron sub – county Kween district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The aim of this research study was to analyze the socio – economic role of milk processors to poverty and hunger reduction among small scale dairy farmers. Processors play a critical role in the dairy sector of value ... -
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of helicobacter pylori infection among patients with gastrointestinal complaints attending Outpatient Department at Itojo General Hospital, Ntungamo
(Makerere University, 2023)Helicobacter pylori is believed to be responsible for the majority of peptic ulcers in patients with chronic gastritis and active ulcer disease (Dua & El-Omar, 2012). More than 50% of the world’s population have H. pylori ... -
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 ... -
Seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis and associated risk factors among cattle in Bubeke Sub county, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2023)Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, poses a significant threat to both animal and human health. Several species of Brucella exist and these affect different animal species including ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis e in domestic swine from Amuria and Napak Districts
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Hepatitis E (HEV) is a zoonotic disease and cross-species infection occurs for example between humans and pigs. Swine are regarded as the major reservoirs of zoonotic HEV and there is a high prevalence in developing countries ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The status of animal welfare practices among deep litter poultry farmers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-02-07)Forty percent of Uganda’s population is engaged in poultry production to supply the growing population with poultry meat and eggs. From 2017 to 2020, Uganda’s population increased from 39 million to 41.6 million (National ... -
The status of animal welfare practices among poultry farmer’s in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Uganda’s population has increased drastically over the last 10 years, from 17.9 to 41.6 million people increasing the demand for animal products. Consequently, farmers intensified production changing from free range, to ... -
Strategies developed by livestock farmers to cope with feed scarcity in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022)The aim of the study was identify the strategies developed by livestock farmers to cope with feed scarcity in Entebbe Municipality. 60 livestock farmers were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. cattle and goat ... -
A study of strategic measures (biosecurity measures) employed by poultry farmers to reduce diseases in commercial layers in Wakiso district Nsangi sub county
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study was performed to assess the strategic (biosecurity) measures to reduce diseases in commercial layers in Wakiso district Nsangi Sub County. Twenty farms rearing layer birds were visited in Nsangi sub county Wakiso ... -
A study of the pathological conditions of the liver of cattle slaughtered at Budadiri Town Council slaughter slab
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Budadiri Town Council has one slaughter slab that supplies meat to communities with in and around it. However, during the routine meat inspection of cattle at slaughter by the veterinary public health staff, there are many ... -
A study to establish the handling practices and quality of raw Sanga cattle hides and skins in Kiruhura district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The hides and skins value chain is a key income source in the global livestock sector. However, in Uganda's Kiruhura district, the cattle-keeping community has not fully exploited this non-food livestock product due to ... -
A study to investigate antimicrobial resistance among selected zoonotic bacteria isolated from tortoises and birds at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Zoonotic diseases are a health challenge at the human-wildlife interface, with increasing threat to public health. This study aimed at generating baseline data on AMR in tortoises and birds at UWEC. The objectives of the ... -
A survey of the relationship between animal related cultural beliefs and practices and the attitudes of Veterinary Students at Makerere University towards animals as sentient beings
(Makerere University, 2022-03)A study was done to document some of the animal related cultural beliefs and practices among veterinary students in Uganda, assess their attitudes towards animals as sentient beings and then determine if there was a ... -
Survey of tick species infesting cattle of Bukhaweka sub county, Namisindwa district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)A survey of tick species infesting cattle in Bukhaweka Sub County Namisindwa district was conducted in January 2020. The people of Bukhaweka Sub County are mixed small holder farmers; raring cross breeds of dairy cattle, ... -
A survey on biosecurity measures utilised and the farmers responses in selected farms in Wakiso District (Luggi)
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study was performed to survey biosecurity measures utilized and the farmer’s responses in selected farms of Wakiso district (Lujji village). Nineteen farms rearing layer birds were visited, the selection was randomly ... -
A survey to assess the knowledge and attitudes of students at Makerere University College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB) towards the consumption of rabbit meat
(Makerere University, 2022-10-31)As Uganda strives to meet the 40kg meat consumption per capita as recommended by the World Health Organization to minimize susceptibility to diseases and other malnutrition disorders, rabbit meat could be a good alternative ... -
Therapeutic evaluation of administration of autogenous vaccine along with immune-modulators in treatment of Bovine papillomatosis-case study
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)Cutaneous bovine papillomatosis is a benign proliferative neoplasm caused by papilloma virus. Cutaneous papillomas usually appear as multiple, sessile or pedunculated, circumscribed grey-white to dark brown black ... -
Tick control practices and Acaricide susceptibility profiles of ticks collected from three sub counties of Yumbe District
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The large livestock population in Uganda is faced with TTBD challenges that affects their productivity, control of ticks and tick-borne diseases largely depends on the use of chemicals which makes farmers in Uganda to ...