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Evaluation of acute oral and sub-acute dermal toxicity of tick burn spray in mice and rats
(2019-07)Existence of multi-acaricide resistant ticks in the south-western cattle corridor of Uganda has created windows for introduction of plethora of illicit chemicals for tick control including Tick Burn Spray (TBS). The dilemma ... -
Validation of the in-vitro efficacy of selected illicit pesticides used for controlling acaricide resistant ticks in Western Uganda
(2019-07)Tick and Tick-borne Diseases (TBD) cause serious economical losses to livestock production in Uganda. Various strategies are used in tick control but acaricides are the most common. Due to factors such as wrong dilution, ... -
Intravenous ketamine-xylazine anesthesia through intermittent bolus infusion for surgical suitability in mongrels
(Makerere University, 2019-07)An experimental study aimed at finding physiological effects, optimal dosage regimen, and assessing surgical operation suitability was organized in 4 females and 4 males’ mongrels using ketamine – xylazine combination. It ... -
Evaluation of the in-vitro acaricidal activity of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Annona muricata on Rhipicephalus appendiculatus
(2018-10)ABSTRACT In Uganda tick-borne diseases (TBD)are responsible for almost 90% of the total disease control costs and over 60% of total farm inputs which is a big loss to farmers and the economy at large and the principal ... -
Assessment of protein digestibility of yellow mealworm in pigs at Geneva Farm Katooke
(Makerere University, 2018)Piggery farming is one the most rapidly growing businesses in Uganda in the past five years both on small and large scale. However this rapid growth is associated with an increased demand of inputs, feeds and their supplements ...
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