Browsing School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection by Type
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Assessment of how hides and skins are handled in Kitenga sub county, Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study was designed to assess how hides and skins are handled in Kitenga sub county Mubende district; This involved the pre and post slaughter activities like transportation, flaying and preservation which in the end ... -
Assessment of human wildlife interactions, benefits attained and challenges faced by communities bordering Kibale National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The growing population, expansive development, global climate change and other environmental aspects put people and wildlife in competition for scarce resources and hence, unavoidable interactions of humans with animals ... -
Assessment of human-wildlife conflict around Murchison Falls National Park in Nwoya District
(Makerere University, 2023)Human-wildlife conflict remains a major challenge in wildlife conservation globally because of an increase in human population, particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to assess the ... -
Assessment of impact of draught animal traction to small holder farmers in Alito subcounty Kole district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This research was conducted in Alito Sub County Kole District in Northern Uganda to document the management of draught animals, examine their limitations and evaluate their contributions. Data was collected using semi ... -
Assessment of knowledge attitudes and practices of communities that use biogas in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study was conducted to assess the knowledge attitudes and practices of communities that use biogas in Wakiso District in selected sub-counties; Mende, Kikandwa and Buddo. The snowballing method was used to reach the ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and disposal practices of unused and expired veterinary pharmaceuticals among farmers, veterinary practitioners and drug shop operators in Ibanda District.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-25)Treatment and prevention of animal diseases using chemotherapy and chemoprophylaxis respectively is widely applicable today in animal husbandry for management of the common diseases. This exposes farmers and other partners ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of dog owners in Kyaliwajjala Parish, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District regarding dog nutrition
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Proper nutrition is one of the most important welfare needs of a dog. It is among the five welfare needs of dogs (and other animals) and is defined as the right food provided in the right amount and time. It is important ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of livestock farmers regarding Rift Valley Fever in Moyo District-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic mosquito-borne disease affecting both livestock (cattle, goat, sheep and camel) and humans caused by Rift valley fever virus of genus phlebovirus in the family phenuviridae. It’s a ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among livestock farmers on anthrax in Buremba Sub - county, Kiruhura Ddistrict
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Several anthrax outbreaks in animals and humans have been reported in Kiruhura district in the recent times, and a few sporadic cases in Buremba Sub County. These may be attributed to paucity of information on knowledge, ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among livestock farmers on Anthrax in Buremba sub - county, Kiruhura district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Several anthrax outbreaks in animals and humans have been reported in Kiruhura district in the recent times, and a few sporadic cases in Buremba Sub County. These may be attributed to paucity of information on knowledge, ... -
Assessment of performance potential of local chicken on selected farms in Busukuma Sub-County, Wakiso District, Central Uganda
(2019-07)A study was conducted to assess local chicken performance in Busukuma sub-county in Wakiso district. Data was captured using a semi-structured questionnaire administered to 37 respondents. Data was analyzed by descriptive ... -
Assessment of poultry farmers' knowledge and biosecurity strategies utilised in Newcastle disease prevention and control in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)Globally, the key role of biosecurity at farm level is to reduce the risk of introduction of diseases in livestock farms and prevent the disease transmission between animals on farms. It is an important management practice ... -
Assessment of reproductive categories of cattle slaughtered in Kalerwe and KCCA slaughter houses in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Slaughter of pregnant cattle has remained a global challenge and this imposes threat to animal industry. Slaughtering of pregnant cattle doesn’t only affect the animal welfare but also the economy at large. Additionally, ... -
Assessment of sanitation and hygiene practices in butcheries and meat vendor stalls in Rubaga Division Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022)Foodborne diseases have shown an exponential rise especially in developing countries. This has been attributed to negligence to observe food hygiene by food handlers along the food chain. This study assessed the sanitation ... -
Assessment of tannery effluent handling at selected tanneries in Jinja district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of tannery effluent to the environment and human health at selected tanneries in Jinja District, to determine strategies for handling of tannery effluent. The research was ... -
Assessment of the bacteriological and physical quality of raw milk obtained from different milk shops in Rubaga Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-06-01)Food spoilage is a worldwide economic problem. Through microbial activity alone, approximately 25% of world’s food supply is lost (Solomon et al., 2015).A cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2019 to June 2019; ... -
Assessment of the effect of COVID-19 lockdown on poultry farmers in Kampala and Wakiso Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Poultry production is a rapidly evolving sector worldwide. This is due to the rapidly growing human population, limited land in urban areas, and rising global food insecurity. This has pressed a very high demand on the ... -
Assessment of the factors affecting indigenous chicken production to farmers' livelihood in Ntara Sub County, Kitagwenda District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-09)This cross-sectional study explored factors affecting indigenous chicken production to famers livelihood in Ntare sub county. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine gender participation in indigenous ... -
Assessment of the factors affecting the use and adoption of artificial insemination in cattle in Busitema Sub-county, Busia District
(Makerere university, 2022-03)A baseline research study was carried out in Busitema sub-county, Busia district in the Eastern region of Uganda with the aim of determining the adoption rate and factors influencing the adoption of Artificial Insemination ... -
Assessment of the impact of animal welfare practices on pork safety and quality among growers from selected farms in Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)In Uganda, pig production has dramatically increased over the last three decades owing to the growing demand for pork, but with little attention to the welfare of pigs. The study hypothesis was that pig welfare practices ...