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Assessment of handling practices and Aflatoxin contamination of maize flour from selected retail traders in Ibanda District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Aflatoxin contamination is a global public health threat that compromises the safety of food due to the carcinogenicity of aflatoxins and their ability to cause immunosuppression and retardation in both humans and animals. ... -
Assessment of handling practices of ruminant meat in butcheries in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Ruminants provide most of the meat consumed by communities in Lira City. It is mainly goats, sheep and cattle that are slaughtered at different slaughtering places for the supply of meat. Meat remains one of the most ... -
Assessment of how hides and skins are handled in Kitenga sub county, Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study was designed to assess how hides and skins are handled in Kitenga sub county Mubende district; This involved the pre and post slaughter activities like transportation, flaying and preservation which in the end ... -
Assessment of human wildlife interactions, benefits attained and challenges faced by communities bordering Kibale National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The growing population, expansive development, global climate change and other environmental aspects put people and wildlife in competition for scarce resources and hence, unavoidable interactions of humans with animals ... -
Assessment of human-wildlife conflict around Murchison Falls National Park in Nwoya District
(Makerere University, 2023)Human-wildlife conflict remains a major challenge in wildlife conservation globally because of an increase in human population, particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to assess the ... -
Assessment of hygiene practices and their effectiveness in slaughter places and butcheries in Nebbi district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Hygiene in slaughter places and meat sale outlets is important in order to ensure that meat meant for human consumption is safe and does not expose humans to any health hazard. A cross-sectional study survey was carried ... -
Assessment of impact of draught animal traction to small holder farmers in Alito subcounty Kole district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This research was conducted in Alito Sub County Kole District in Northern Uganda to document the management of draught animals, examine their limitations and evaluate their contributions. Data was collected using semi ... -
Assessment of knowledge attitudes and practices of communities that use biogas in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study was conducted to assess the knowledge attitudes and practices of communities that use biogas in Wakiso District in selected sub-counties; Mende, Kikandwa and Buddo. The snowballing method was used to reach the ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and disposal practices of unused and expired veterinary pharmaceuticals among farmers, veterinary practitioners and drug shop operators in Ibanda District.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-25)Treatment and prevention of animal diseases using chemotherapy and chemoprophylaxis respectively is widely applicable today in animal husbandry for management of the common diseases. This exposes farmers and other partners ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of livestock farmers regarding Rift Valley Fever in Moyo District-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic mosquito-borne disease affecting both livestock (cattle, goat, sheep and camel) and humans caused by Rift valley fever virus of genus phlebovirus in the family phenuviridae. It’s a ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among livestock farmers on anthrax in Buremba Sub - county, Kiruhura Ddistrict
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Several anthrax outbreaks in animals and humans have been reported in Kiruhura district in the recent times, and a few sporadic cases in Buremba Sub County. These may be attributed to paucity of information on knowledge, ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among livestock farmers on Anthrax in Buremba sub - county, Kiruhura district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Several anthrax outbreaks in animals and humans have been reported in Kiruhura district in the recent times, and a few sporadic cases in Buremba Sub County. These may be attributed to paucity of information on knowledge, ... -
Assessment of Lead Content in Medicinal Clay Soil Preparations and Geophagia in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Geophagia is the deliberate consumption of earth, soil and clay deposits by animals, including man. It is postulated that geophagy in pregnancy is due to cultural influences, and gastrointestinal upsets ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of poultry farmers' knowledge and biosecurity strategies utilised in Newcastle disease prevention and control in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)Globally, the key role of biosecurity at farm level is to reduce the risk of introduction of diseases in livestock farms and prevent the disease transmission between animals on farms. It is an important management practice ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of reproductive categories of cattle slaughtered in Kalerwe and KCCA slaughter houses in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Slaughter of pregnant cattle has remained a global challenge and this imposes threat to animal industry. Slaughtering of pregnant cattle doesn’t only affect the animal welfare but also the economy at large. Additionally, ... -
Assessment of sanitation and hygiene practices in butcheries and meat vendor stalls in Rubaga Division Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022)Foodborne diseases have shown an exponential rise especially in developing countries. This has been attributed to negligence to observe food hygiene by food handlers along the food chain. This study assessed the sanitation ... -
Assessment of tannery effluent handling at selected tanneries in Jinja district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of tannery effluent to the environment and human health at selected tanneries in Jinja District, to determine strategies for handling of tannery effluent. The research was ...