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Commercial chick brooding practices among urban and peri-urban smallholder poultry farmers in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-10)A cross-sectional study was conducted with the objectives of determining the management practices carried out by chick brooding poultry farmers and the challenges faced by those poultry farmers in Mende sub county and ... -
The common ticks and drivers to the tick burden among cattle in Ruyonza sub-county, Kyegegwa district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Ticks are known to be a major constraint to livestock production worldwide and Uganda in Particular. The purpose of this study was to establish the major tick species and the drivers to the tick infestation among cattle ... -
Comparative assessment of feed formulation among livestock farmers in Kakiri sub – county Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Feed formulation is based various feed standard tables that should be considered for different livestock and each feed is found to be for different categories of livestock. The study intended to make a comparative ... -
Comparison of gastrointestinal nematode infestation in sheep and cattle grazed together in Makulubita Sub County, Luwero District
(2019-09-09)A cross-sectional study was carried out between cattle and sheep that are grazed together with the major aim of determining and comparing the prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal nematode infestation while characterizing ... -
Current status of pets and equine disease diagnostic services in Kampala periurban area
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Pets are animals that man domesticated several years back for the purposes of companionship. There are approximately 60 million dogs and 70 million cats as pets in US, this is similar in Europe. In Uganda, poverty and human ... -
Describing the one health approach: a case study of anthrax outbreak investigation in Arua district, February-May 2018.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Uganda has made some strides in implementation of the One Health approach in responding to and managing public health events, including outbreaks of zoonotic diseases. From February to May 2018, an outbreak of anthrax ... -
Determinant biological indicators of colony strength in honey bees (Apis mellifera)
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Despite the high demand in both local and international market for honey and its related products, beekeepers are unable to supply the required volumes. Honey production especially in Uganda remains suboptimal, several ... -
Determinants of the uptake of turkey farming in Muwanga Sub County, Kiboga District
(Makerere University, 2022)Turkey farming is a branch of agriculture which deals with raising, breeding and caring for turkeys either on a small scale or large scale and a survey was conducted to finding out the determinants for the uptake of turkey ... -
Determinants of the uptake of turkey farming in Muwanga sub county, Kiboga district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Turkey farming is a branch of agriculture which deals with raising, breeding and caring for turkeys either on a small scale or large scale and a survey was conducted to finding out the determinants for the uptake of turkey ... -
Determining the factors that lead to low milk production in dairy animals in Matete County, Sembabule 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 ... -
Determining the pre-disposing factors to bovine mastitis in selected dairy farms in Gayaza, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The research work was designed to determine the predisposing factors to bovine mastitis disease in Gayaza Wakiso District. The study design was observational in nature and through use of an interview guide. The study sample ... -
Development of an effective and sustainable cat litter system from indigenous micro organisms and local lake sand
(Makerere University, 2022-12-12)A study to develop an effective and sustainable cat litter system from indigenous microorganisms (IMO) and local lake sand was carried out in ABL laboratory, COVAB between October and November 2022. To do this, IMO culture ... -
Economic efficiency of piggery production enterprises in Kayilikiti village, Masaka district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The results of the study will provide information about the economic efficiency of the existing pig production enterprises within Kayilikiti village. This information will be vital for pig farmers as it will enable them ... -
Effect of inoculation weights on the growth of black soldier fly larvae (Hermatia Illucens)
(Makerere University, 2022-04-26)A number of factors affect the growth and development of Black Soldier Fly Larvae and among the abandoned factors is the larvae density. The larvae density is pre-determined by the eggs and larvae inoculated in the given ... -
The effect of soaking on the yield and nutritional profile of hydroponic maize fodder
(Makerere University, 2019-11)This was a comparative experimental study that sought to compare the yield, nutritional composition and shoot to radicle ratio of fodder from seeds soaked for 2, 4 and 6 hours, with fodder harvested from seeds soaked for ... -
Effectiveness of acaricides application methods used on cattle in Buwama subcounty
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study was carried out between April 2020 and July 2020 to determine the presence of ticks on cattle and examine the methods and practices of acaricide application to cattle in Buwama sub-county. Semi-structured ... -
Effects of drought on cattle and farmers’ coping strategies in Kakooge subcounty, Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)The study documented the effects of drought on cattle and farmers’ coping strategies in Kakooge subcounty, Nakasongola District. Nakasongola is one of the districts with in the cattle corridor that is renowned for its ... -
Effects of the tethering systems on piggery production in Butemba Subcounty, Kyankwanzi District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Kyankwanzi district is predominantly a cattle rearing area but with the recent changes in the climate like long draughts which make cattle rearing a challenges for the rural poor, piggery farming has become a popular venture ... -
Effects of visitor number and nature of interaction on the behavior and welfare of tigers at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC)
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Animals at zoos are thought to be affected by visitor number and visitor interactions as their various exhibits. This in particular the non-social species. Due to presence of visitors at the zoo accompanied with various ... -
Ergonomic hazards faced by Kalerwe abattoir workers
(Makerere university, 2022-04-01)Ergonomic hazards are very common among abattoir workers though the workers don't recognize them as a risk to their lives and health. Every day the abattoir workers lives are put at risk as they use the different equipment ...