Browsing School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection by Type
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Assessment of the knowledge and practices on sub-clinical mastitis control in smallholder dairy farmers in Nakifuma-Naggalama town council Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Dairy production is a source of employment, income and livelihood to people in the dairy sector especially in peri-urban areas. In Uganda, smallholder dairy farming significantly contributes to the milk produced by the ... -
Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of animal handlers on the pre-slaughter welfare of sheep and goats in selected abattoirs in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021)Sheep and goats suffer various welfare stresses during the time they spend at abattoirs before they can be slaughtered. This study aimed to assess animal handlers in two abattoirs in Kampala for their knowledge, attitudes ... -
Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and willingness of communities to participate in frog conservation; case in Kigumba Town Council
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and beliefs have been identified to pose a significant impact on the utmost willingness of people to conserve nature and biodiversity. The study conducted within KTC assessed the knowledge ... -
Assessment of the knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding the use of antibacterial drugs among livestock farmers in Kabale district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial residues and contamination of the environment by antimicrobial agents have become a growing public health problem, especially in developing countries such as Uganda. This has been ... -
Assessment of the management practices affecting egg production in layer chicken farming in Nabweru sub county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The survey was carried out in Wakiso district in Nabweru Sub County in 6 parishes namely Kawanda, Wamala, Kazo, Nansana, Maganjo and Nakyesanja to assess the management practices affecting egg production in layer chicken. ... -
Assessment of the sensitivity patterns of selected microorganisms isolated from the crocodile pond water at Uganda Crocs Limited, Buwama
(Makerere University, 2022-12)In veterinary medicine as well as human medicine, antimicrobial resistance has been identified as a growing global issue. The overall objective of this study was to determine the sensitivity patterns of selected microorganisms ... -
An assessment of the willingness to undertake domestic tourism activities at national parks in Uganda by residents of Kampala Metropolitan areas
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The study sought to assess the willingness of the residents of Kampala Metropolitan area to visit National parks and other wildlife areas in Uganda. Questionnaires were used to obtain data from respondents. The broad ... -
Assessment of utilization of animal disease diagnostic laboratories in selected districts in Eastern region
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)Inadequate diagnosis of animal diseases is one of the drivers of increased emergency of zoonotic diseases, Trans boundary animal diseases and the increasing rate of antimicrobial resistance hence conducting laboratory ... -
Assessment of vaccine handling knowledge, attitudes, and practices among stakeholders in selected drug shops of three Eastern Ugandan cities
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Vaccines play a pivotal role in veterinary medicine, ensuring the health of animals and subsequently safeguarding the public. Vaccine efficacy relies heavily on proper handling and storage. This study investigated stakeholders' ... -
Assessment of waste management practices in backyard livestock farming systems in Kira municipality Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Globally the rate of urbanization is high and it is estimated that two thirds of the world will be residing in urban areas by 2050. Sub-Saharan Africa more so Uganda has illustrated this through the bursting populations ... -
An assessment on antibiotic usage in intensive poultry production in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate an assessment on antibiotics usage in intensive poultry production in Wakiso district. The study was aimed at determining the most commonly used antibiotics, the effect of ... -
Bacterial contaminants and associated risk factors for contamination of ready-to-eat roasted meat vendored at Busunju and Lwamata markets along Hoima-Kampala road
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Roasted ready-to-eat meat sold along routes of transit is source of nourishment to passengers, vendors and people in the neighboring areas. It is a common accepted perception that heat treatment gets rid of microbial ... -
Challenges affecting goat farmers in Dwaniro sub-county, Kiboga District
(Makerere University, 2022-05-10)Goats play an important role in food production systems in Uganda. Their great popularity can be explained by their good adaptation to many different climates (ecological adaptation) and the many uses for which they can ... -
Challenges related to newcastle disease vaccination among layer chicken in Nyendo Mukungwe division Masaka city
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Newcastle disease (NCD) is a devastating viral disease of poultry caused by different strains of Avian Paramyxovirus-1. The aim of the study was to assess challenges related to Newcastle disease vaccination among layers ... -
Characterisation of pelage patterns of leopard (Panthera pardus) and cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study characterized the pelage spots on limbs and flanks, with the aim of generating information with potential to guide analysis and interpretation of photographic images captured during field activities to support ... -
Characterisation of pig production systems in Katosi and Kasawo Sub-Counties, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2023)A study was conducted to characterize the pig production systems Kasawo and Katosi sub-counties, Mukono district. Data was collected through observations, photography and structured questionnaires administered to 292 pig ... -
Characterising silage consumption on milk production in dairy cattle among selected farms in Mityana District
(2019-11-21)The dairy industry in Uganda contributes to about 9% of the country’s GDP and the dairy sector contributes to the nutritional, economic and employment opportunities of the rural communities with dairy farming being a major ... -
Characteristics and impact of rabbit farming on the social-economic livelihoods of households in Rubaga North Division
(Makerere University, 2022-03-29)Rabbit farming plays an important role in risk diversification and livelihood security of smallholder and poor households as they are important assets useful in generating income for school fees payment, purchase of farm ... -
characterization of Escherichia Coli isolated from chicken derived fecal samples in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health distress, that threatens attainment of Sustainable Development Goals. A high cost is incurred in the treatment of resistant bacterial infection in animals and humans. The ... -
Chemical composition of chicken manure as a protein feed resource for other livestock
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Livestock production is an occupation to a large portion of the Ugandan population country wide and it is important in the livelihoods of many people. Despite contributing to poverty eradication and food security, productivity ...