Browsing School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection by Issue Date "2022-03"
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Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli and practices relating to pork handling at Wambizzi Abbatoir, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Antimicrobial resistance has become a global public and animal health threat. Its development is demonstrated by microorganisms such as bacteria. The aim of this study was to investigate antimicrobial susceptibility patterns ... -
Assessing antibiotic use patterns of Wakiso Health Centre IV and selected sympatric poultry farms in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere university, 2022-03)Antibiotic resistance is a global threat to both animal and public health. Irrational antibiotic use has been identified among the drivers of antibiotic resistance in both animal and human populations. This study was to ... -
Assessing cattle farmers’ knowledge and practices towards foot and mouth disease transmission and control in Nkozi Sub-county, Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cloven-hoofed animals (artiodactyls). The disease is on the list of notifiable diseases by the world organization for animal health (OIE) and is regarded ... -
Assessing microbial safety of milk obtained from raw milk sellers in Makerere Kikoni and Nankulabye, Kampala District between August and November 2021
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Milk consumption and demand continues to increase drastically in many areas around the country due to increased population. The University students residing in Makerere Kikoni and Nakulabye obtain their milk from neighbouring ... -
Assessing survival rates of chicks of indigenous chicken and the factors associated with their survival in Vurra Subcounty, Arua District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Indigenous chicken are common livestock kept in homesteads in Uganda. However, their numbers per household are low due to frequent deaths. Chicks are always the most affected because of their low immunity and limited ability ... -
Assessment of antibiotic use practices of dairy cattle farmers, the knowledge and attitude of milk consumers on antibiotic residues in milk in Rubaya and Rwanyamahembe Subcounties of Mbarara District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Dairy farming is widely practiced globally since milk is consumed in literally all the countries in the world. Dairy farming has rapidly increased over the years due to the very high demand posed by the ever-growing human ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Escherichia coli and salmonella species resistance profiles and associated risk factors in dogs and cats in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a big public health threat globally, affecting humans, animals and environmental health. So far, efforts for control of AMR have been directed towards humans and livestock neglecting ... -
Establishment of waste management practices, knowledge and attitude in Mbale Municipality abattoir
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Waste management comprises of activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception or source to its final disposal, which includes collection, transportation and monitoring, and regulation of waste management ... -
Evaluation of infrared thermometry technique as an alternative to rectal technique in dogs in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Temperature measurement is a prime technique for assessing the health status of a patient, crucial in the diagnosis and consequently paramount in monitoring the management of febrile conditions. In human, several types of ... -
Food safety knowledge, attitude and practices among butchers in butcher shops of Katwe/Butego Subcounty in Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Globally, meat remains one of the highly and easily contaminable foods in the world, raising food safety concerns in different countries especially developing countries like Uganda hence a quantitative cross sectional ... -
Gender dynamics among commercial poultry producing households in urban and Peri urban Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Gender dynamics is how men and women are treated or behave differently in society, either with their gender or with each other. This study explored gender dynamics among commercial poultry-producing households in urban and ... -
Histology of the digestive system of larvae of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): Implications on the timing of feeding transitions
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Clarias gariepinus is a dominant indigenous fresh water fish species most reared in Africa. Its dominance is attributed to; ability to tolerate extreme environment (swampy vegetation, drought and low oxygen areas), easy ... -
hydroponic fodder production experience among small holder's dairy farmers in Awach sub county Gulu district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The study on hydroponic fodder production, experience among small holder’s dairy farmers was conducted in Awach sub-county, Gulu district in November 2021 using cross sectional survey and sample of 157 small holders dairy ... -
Interventions and actions taken by stakeholders during African swine fever outbreaks in Mukongoro Sub-county Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)In Uganda, pig farming is one of the fastest growing livestock production activities particularly in rural and peri-urban areas and has become very attractive as means of providing food, income and employment. African swine ...