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Prevalence of Fasciola SPP and other pathological lesions that lead to bovine liver condemnation in selected slaughter slabs in Mityana District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-13)
Meat inspection including inspection of the pluck is one of the ways in which spread of diseases from animals to humans can be prevented. A number of pathological lesions can lead to liver condemnation as they make the ...
Famer’s knowledge of using insects as an alternative protein source for poultry production in Kazo Sub-County, Kazo District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
This study explored farmers knowledge of using insects as an alternative protein source for poultry production. The specific objectives were: to determine the varieties of insects reared by farmers, farmers willingness to ...
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 ...
Assessing farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices in managing mastitis in Katabi Towm Council, Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Diseases among dairy cattle are a great hindrance to the profitability of the dairy sector of
which mastitis produces significant economic losses. This study assessed farmers’ knowledge,
attitude, and practices regarding ...
The prevalence and infestation levels of Ecto and Metazoan endoparasites in Chicken submitted for necropsy at College of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)
Poultry production, especially the chicken enterprise has been growing in Uganda over the last decade. The industry has experienced production losses reportedly, more from infectious diseases and but less from parasites. ...
Assessement of acaricide use and susceptibility of ticks infesting cattle in Napak District, Karamoja Subregion
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Livestock farming especially cattle keeping plays an important role in supporting the livelihoods of farmers in Napak district, Karamoja sub region. However, ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) have been identified as one ...
Use of renewable energy and water harvesting technologies among small scale poultry and cattle farmers in Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2022)
Renewable energies help to meet the need for resources sustainably. These technologies (renewable energy and water harvesting) offer sustainable solutions that avail cooperation amongst energy and water sectors, thereby ...
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 ...
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 ...
Macro-characterisation of wildlife species dung at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, Entebbe, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-16)
The use of coprolite brings out biological and ecological data such as species presence, diet,
behavior, territory, parasitic fauna, and home-range use, which can be applied for
conservation projects and support ecological ...