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Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth of zoonotic importance in selected captive wild primates at UWEC
(Makerere University, 2022)
Non-human primates of Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) remain under-studied concerning internal parasite infections and their diversity. The chimpanzees, baboons and monkeys of UWEC were investigated for helminth ...
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 ...
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Haemonchosis among goats slaughtered at Kampala City Abattoir, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Goats farming has become popular among resource-poor nations such as Uganda because of its short production cycle. However, the major challenge of goat farming are diseases among which helminthiasis ranked top. A cross-sectional ...
Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Escherichia coli isolated from selected commercial broiler chicken farms in Luwero Town Council, Luwero District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
This baseline study employed a purposive random sampling strategy from 18th to 24th October, 2021 on commercial broiler chicken farms in Luwero town council, Luwero district. The objectives were; to identify the most common ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Monetary losses resulting from liver condemnation of cattle slaughtered at the Iganga Municipal Council Abattoir
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
This study was carried out to determine the major causes of liver condemnation and monetary losses resulting from liver condemnation of cattle slaughtered at the Iganga Municipal Council abattoir during the wet season. The ...
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 ...
Analysis of selected veterinary Hippocratic Oaths in Africa
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Veterinary Hippocratic oaths are important tools that express values and commitments to the profession, public and animals. They aide translation of these commitments and values into practice. The contents of these oaths, ...