Browsing School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection by Issue Date "2023-09"
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Analysis of the morphological structure of Ankole cattle horns in relation to their market status in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Ankole cattle horns are economically valuable if effectively utilized. However, limited research in Uganda has hindered their comprehensive understanding and utilization. This study aimed to analyze Ankole cattle horn ... -
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 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 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 ... -
Evaluation of the antibacterial potential of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) extracts against escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Globally, there has been an increase in antibacterial drug resistance hence a lot of research has been geared to developing alternatives to combat the challenge. Insects such as Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) have been ... -
In-vitro anthelmintic activity and phytochemical composition of Cannabis sativa used as a dewormer for poultry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The increasing challenges associated with conventional drugs for treatment of helminthiasis have forced farmers to shift to alternatives such as medicinal plants like Cannabis sativa (C. sativa). However, there is scanty ... -
Perceptions and attitudes towards urban green spaces: a case study of Kampala Metropolitan Area
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The quality of a city’s environment is manifested by its urban green spaces, which reflect in many ways, the quality of life and societal behavior found in it. This is because urban green spaces are important resources ... -
Prevalence of subclinical mastitis and associated risk factors in dairy cows in Chema subcounty, Kapchorwa district
(Makerere university, 2023-09)Livestock accounts for about 17% of agricultural value added and 4.3% of GDP. 58% of the households depend on livestock for their livelihoods (MAAIF AND UBOS,2018) as cited by (Gerald Nizeyimana and Ana Felis, 2019). ... -
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 ...