Browsing College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB) by Subject "Agrochemicals"
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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 ... -
Exploring knowledge, attitude and practice of farmers at the edge of Budongo forest on agrochemicals usage
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Farmers in Uganda face the challenge of a wide variety of weeds, pests (rodents, birds, insects, crustaceans), disease and other organisms that significantly lower yields. Due to this, farmers turn to a variety of agrochemicals ... -
Investigating the use of agrochemicals, fumigants and drug concoctions in the control of acaricide-resistant ticks in Kiruhura district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Ticks have remained the biggest limitation to the development of Dairy and Beef production in Uganda. This is because, they directly suck blood, destroy the hide, cause toxicity and most importantly is their ability to ...