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Characterising silage consumption on milk production in dairy cattle among selected farms in Mityana District
(2019-11-21)The dairy industry in Uganda contributes to about 9% of the country’s GDP and the dairy sector contributes to the nutritional, economic and employment opportunities of the rural communities with dairy farming being a major ... -
Determining the factors that lead to low milk production in dairy animals in Matete County, Sembabule District
(2019-11-21)The dairy industry in Uganda contributes to about 9% of the country’s GDP and the dairy sector contributes to the nutritional, economic and employment opportunities of the rural communities with dairy farming being a ... -
A survey on biosecurity measures utilised and the farmers responses in selected farms in Wakiso District (Luggi)
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study was performed to survey biosecurity measures utilized and the farmer’s responses in selected farms of Wakiso district (Lujji village). Nineteen farms rearing layer birds were visited, the selection was randomly ... -
Assessing the use of agro-chemicals in controlling acaricide-resistant ticks in Mbarara District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Ticks have been reported as a major challenge in the livestock sector in Uganda. They cause financial losses directly through reduced production or indirectly through costs incurred on their control. Several control measures ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis e in domestic swine from Amuria and Napak Districts
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Hepatitis E (HEV) is a zoonotic disease and cross-species infection occurs for example between humans and pigs. Swine are regarded as the major reservoirs of zoonotic HEV and there is a high prevalence in developing countries ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with gastrointestinal helminths in goats in Kihungya Sub-County Buliisa District
(2019-07)Small ruminants are a major source for cash for many rural populations especially in semi-arid and arid regions of developing countries. The contribution of small ruminants would be greater if it was not due to diseases . ... -
Porcine cysticercosis : Prevalence at Ediofe pig slaughter slabs and its risk factors at Pajulu Sub-County Arua District
(2019-07)Porcine cysticercosis is an important zoonosis in many developing countries. Cysticercosis poses a serious public health risk and causes economic losses to pig production/ pig farmers. There was no available data on the ... -
Comparison of gastrointestinal nematode infestation in sheep and cattle grazed together in Makulubita Sub County, Luwero District
(2019-09-09)A cross-sectional study was carried out between cattle and sheep that are grazed together with the major aim of determining and comparing the prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal nematode infestation while characterizing ... -
Assessing the awareness of selected veterinary drugs' stakeholders regarding veterinary drug counterfeits in Luwero District, Central Uganda
(2019-09)Treatment of animals with different forms of veterinary drugs has always been the major approach to prevention and control of various animal diseases and parasites in livestock farming. However, there are many media reports ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of cryptosporidiosis among HIV/AIDS patients presenting with diarrhea at Nakasongola Health Centre IV, Nakasongola District, Uganda
(2019-08-27)Cryptosporidium is one of the most common diarrhea-causing parasitic genera in the world. It is one pathogen, which in immunocompromised HIV-positive individuals can cause chronic diarrhea. This study was aimed at determining ... -
Prevalence of animal African Trypanosomiasis and associated risk factors among Zebu cattle in Nwoya District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-07)African trypanosomiasis is one of the neglected parasitic tropical diseases affecting domestic animals and a wide range of wildlife species that constitute a reservoir of infection for both humans and domestic animals. It ... -
Assessing on farm feed storage and possible sources of contamination among selected farms in Gayaza,Wakiso District
(2019-09)The resolution for taking up this study was owing to the fact that nowadays most livestock farmers are complaining of serious losses resulting from over expenditure on feed input and less or no returns on output. Animal ... -
Prevalence of faecal entamoeba, microsporidium and cryptosporidium in habituated mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(2019-09)Infectious diseases pose one of the major threats to endangered species such as mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) and a risk of gastrointestinal parasites transmission from humans to wildlife has been considered ... -
Assessment of performance potential of local chicken on selected farms in Busukuma Sub-County, Wakiso District, Central Uganda
(2019-07)A study was conducted to assess local chicken performance in Busukuma sub-county in Wakiso district. Data was captured using a semi-structured questionnaire administered to 37 respondents. Data was analyzed by descriptive ... -
Prevalence of mastitis and associated risk farms among selected farms in Ruteete sub-county, Kabarole district
(Makerere University, 2019-08-30)Mastitis especially the subclinical form is one of the major constraints of dairy production and airy industry globally. The study was to establish the prevalence of mastitis and associated risk factors on selected dairy ... -
Characterizing silage production and usage among selected dairy cattle farms in Nyarwanya sub-county Bushenyi district
(Makerere University, 2019-08-28)The cross-sectional study was carried out in Bushenyi district to characterize silage production and usage among selected cattle dairy farms in Nyarwanya sub-county. The study aimed at determining the number of farmers ... -
Prevalence of helminthiasis in cattle kept in Rubuguri town council, Kisoro district, Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08-02)Helminthiasis has been ranked among the first ten major health constraints of livestock production in Uganda. Animals harbor helminths in their body which causes clinical and subclinical illness. It affects the health ... -
Antimicrobial resistance of selected bacteria isolated from the oral and rectal swabs of rodents around Bwindi Impenetrable National park
(Makerere University, 2019-07-18)The objectives of this study were to determine the occurrence of Salmonella, Escherichia .coli and Staphylococcus aureus in rats from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and their associated antimicrobial sensitivities. A ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of helminthic infestation in goat kids in Kambuga Subcounty, Kanungu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)A cross sectional study was carried out to understand the epidemiology of helminthic infestation in goat kids in Kanungu district, Kambuga Sub County. Fecal samples were collected from a total of 106 goat kids’ of less ... -
Performance of broiler chicken in selected farms of Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2019-07-17)The study was carried out to determine the performance of broilers chicken in the selected farms of Wakiso district. Primary data was collected using standard questionnaires and telephone interviews and was codded and ...
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