Browsing College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB) by Issue Date "2019-09"
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Analysis on rural chicken performance under free range system in Kapchorwa district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The traditional understanding that chicken production can only be produced through exotic systems like constant vaccination and boosters being given all time around forgetting that natural medication can raise birds properly ... -
Antibacterial activity of Psorospermum febrifugum leaf extract against Staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile pathogen capable of causing a wide range of diseases. In recent years, the emergence of resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains to many antibiotics has been observed worldwide. Indigenous ... -
Antibacterial activity of raw honey from Rulindo district, Rwanda against staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia coli
(Makerere University, 2019-09)This study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial activity of raw honey from northern Rwanda against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli strains. The antibacterial activity was evaluated using modified ... -
Antihyperglycemic activity and Phytochemical composition of Citrus Limon fruit juice
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Diabetes mellitus is the world’s largest endocrine disease characterized by hyperglycemia. It is managed mainly using conventionaldrugs butthese are faced by limitations such as side effects, not being easily accessible, ... -
Antimicrobial resistance : a case study on archived staphylococcus aureus isolates at the Jinja Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Bacterial infections are leading global cause of mortality and morbidity in Uganda. The injudicious use of conventional antibiotics in treatment of these infections has led to increased antimicrobial resistance. Staphylococcus ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the performance of broiler day old chicks from day one to week six on selected farms in Wakiso district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)This study was designed to assess the performance of broiler day old chicks from day one to week six on selected farms in Wakiso district and to document broiler management practices done by the farmers in the district, ... -
Assessing the use of agro-chemicals in controlling a car I idea 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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Exploring market opportunities, current practices and uses of propolis ("Bee glue") in western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)In Uganda one 1% of the population is reported to have ventured into production and processing of propolis. This is low compared to the level of exploitation in Europe and Asia. Therefore, there is need to promote utilization ... -
Microbial quality of roof harvested rainwater in selected villages in Wakiso district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Roof Harvested Rain Water (RHRW) is a major alternative source of water for both potable and non-potable uses in Uganda. Often little attention is paid to the microbial quality and the associated risk of use of this water. ... -
Molecular detection of Anaplasma species parasites in small ruminants in Budongo sub county of Masindi district
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Tick borne diseases caused by protozoans (Theileria, Babesia) and bacteria (Anaplasma/ Ehrlichia) impose a serious constraint upon livestock health and production in tropical and sub- tropical regions. There are several ... -
Phytochemical composition of selected local herbal medicines indicated for the treatment of candidiasis sold in market stalls in Kawempe Division Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Herbal medicine use in Uganda and the world at large is at its peak because of the documented efficacy, effectiveness, cheap cost and less side effects. The estimates of herbal medicine users in the world is 80% and 60% ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes and Coccidia in broiler chicken at Royal farm in Bombo, Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2019-09)A case study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes and coccidia in broiler chicken at Royal Farms in Bombo, Luweero. A total of 100 faecal samples were collected from the cloaca of ... -
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 ... -
Spatial and temporal patterns of priority bacterial zoonoses between 2009-2018 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Anthrax and brucellosis remain a significant burden to the public and veterinary health globally. By far, the biggest challenge is faced in the rural communities, in developing nations. In Uganda, anthrax and brucellosis ... -
Storage conditions and aflatoxin quality in bread sold in selected shops and supermarkets around Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites of Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus. nominus. They are carcinogenic and mutagenic in humans and animal, these Aflatoxins can enter human food chain by direct ...