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Assessing the prevalence of antimicrobial use among live bird sellers in live bird markets of Kampala and Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Live bird markets (LBM) remain a critical link from farm to fork in the poultry value chain. In this study, we assessed the prevalence of antimicrobial use on chicken by Live Bird Sellers (LBS) in LBMs of Kampala and Wakiso ...
Effects of visitor number and nature of interaction on the behavior and welfare of tigers at Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC)
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Animals at zoos are thought to be affected by visitor number and visitor interactions as their various exhibits. This in particular the non-social species. Due to presence of visitors at the zoo accompanied with various ...
Impact of human activities and veterinary interventions on the welfare of free-living wild animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Human activities in protected areas have long been associated with negative effects on the demographic characteristics of the predator-prey biosphere, with scarce information categorising their effects on the wellbeing of ...
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 ...
Assessment of farmers and animal health workers that are associated with recurrence of anthrax out breaks in Kween district
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
Livestock production is affected negatively by a number of diseases among which is the deadly anthrax. Anthrax is a bacterial disease affecting humans and other mammals and caused by the gram-positive, spore-forming, ...
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 ...
Prevalence, gross and microscopic lung lesions of cattle slaughtered in Kampala city Abattoir, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Respiratory diseases by nature spread rapidly or are zoonotic and often lead to lung condemnations, and reduced cattle productivity. There is scanty information about prevalent respiratory diseases in Uganda. This cross ...
Morphometric prediction of live weight in neonates and weaned Ankole long horned cattle calves
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
The purpose of this study is to establish the morphometrics and estimation equations for live weight of neonates and weaned long horned Ankole calves. Accurate estimation of live weight in calves is essential for effective ...
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 ...
Prevalence of bovine subclinical mastitis in Kaato and Bunabtsale sub-counties a case study of Manafwa district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is one of the major factors affecting the productivity of dairy cattle all over the world. This study was conducted to establish the prevalence and determine the risk factors predisposing dairy ...