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Effect of replacing fish meal with black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens Capello, 1926) meal on growth and nutrient utilization parameters of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) fingerlings
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
The potential of using insect meals to replace fishmeal (FM) seems to show promising perspectives. In this study, different levels of fishmeal replacement (0%, 50%, and 75%) with Black Soldiers Fly Larvae (BSFL) meal were ...
Spatial variability of dissolved organic carbon to nitrogen oxides ratio in the Nsooba-Lubigi channel
(2019)
Urban streams receive huge amounts of nutrients from land coming from domestic homes, agricultural fields and factories containing large amounts of nitrogen compounds and organic matter. Intermediate reactions of the ...
Incidences of staphylococcus aureus and clostridium perfrigens in smoked fish at three local markets in Kampala
(2019-09-12)
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the major bacteria causing food-borne diseases in humans in addition to Clostridium perfringens. This report presents findings on research designed to determine the presence of Staphylococcus ...
Testing for rancidity in fresh and decomposing Tilapia fish
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
In order to test for spoilage in fish tissues, rancidity indicating substances were quantified using the TBA-MDA assay. The reaction between thiobarbituric acid (TBA) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) to ...
The demographic structure and distribution of praomys missonnei and praomys jacksoni in Mabira central forest reserve
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
The current rate of loss of forest in Uganda and particularly Mabira forest threatens the Praomys species. Currently little is known about their demographic structure jeopardizing any conservation interventions. Therefore, ...
The faecial contamination of silver cyprinid (rastrineobola argentea) sundried on nets laid on grass at Katosi landing site Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2019)
Rastrineobola argentea, a small pelagic fish known as the Silver cyprinid and commonly
referred to as ‘Mukene’ ranks among the top three species landed from Lake Victoria. It is
majorly preserved by sun drying on surfaces ...
The effect of home schooling on the physical activity levels of children of Springs Of Hope Home Education Academy Limited
(Makerere University, 2019-10-21)
This research study assessed the effect of home school on the physical activity levels of children of springs of hope home education academy limited. It based on three objectives, that’s to say to establish the frequency, ...
The distribution and prevalence of tick-borne haemoparasites in goats in Biharwe Division,Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2019-10-23)
Haemoparasites of small ruminants like goats reduce their productivity and could lead to high mortality. However, information on the prevalence of haemoparasites in goats in Biharwe division, Mbarara district is scarce. ...
Effect of light and water gradients on the growth and distribution of Commelina Benghalensis and Commelina Africana on Makerere campus
(Makerere University, 2019)
The present study was conducted to assess the effect of light and water gradients on the growth and distribution of Commelina behghalesis and Commelina africana. This was specifically conducted in periods of high water ...
Assessing the bactericidal effectiveness of Tamarindus Indica fruit pulp extract on Salmonella typhi
(2019-07-12)
Tamarindus indica is a plant that is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of cold, fever, stomach disorder, diarrhea and jaundice and as skin cleanser. Its fruit pulp is largely consumed.
Salmonella typhi is a ...