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Tsetse fly trap effectiveness and tsetse fly apparent population density in selected sub counties of Buvuma District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Historically, Buvuma district among other districts in Uganda has grappled with high tsetse fly densities, and the challenges with which they come, that is Human African Trypanosomiasis and African Animal Trypanosomiasis. ...
Assessment of egg production performance of layer poultry in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)
Globally, poultry production is one of the most important branches in the livestock sector and one of the fastest growing in production and demand. Not only has poultry contributed to poverty alleviation and socio-economic ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Assessment of sanitation and hygiene practices in butcheries and meat vendor stalls in Rubaga Division Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022)
Foodborne diseases have shown an exponential rise especially in developing countries. This has been attributed to negligence to observe food hygiene by food handlers along the food chain. This study assessed the sanitation ...
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 ...
Prevalence of Tunga penetrans infection and other ectoparasites in pigs presented for slaughter at Wambizi Abattoir, Kampala District
(Makerere university, 2022-03)
Ectoparasites are parasites which live outside the body of an animal. They are of great economic significance in pigs, contributing significantly to poor growth, reduced weight gain, disease transmission and even death. ...
Prevalence and risk factors of coccidiosis in goats and cattle in Sekyi Parish,Wabinyonyi Subcounty, Nakasongola District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Livestock production in Uganda is hindered by challenges that include endemic diseases, scarcity of water, effective extension services as well as marketing infrastructure among others. One of the health challenges is ...