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Prevalence of theileria, anaplasma and babesia haemoparasites in cattle and their perceived associated factors in makulubita sub-county, luweero district, central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) constitute a great portion of livestock production constraints in Uganda, a case in point theileriosis, anaplasmosis and babesiosis. A cross sectional study was carried out to assess the ...
Factors affecting the quality of hides and skins at farm level district in Kalongo sub county, Nakasongola
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
This study aimed at determining the factors that affect the quality of hides and skins in Kalongo
sub county, Nakasongola district. Information was collected on selected livestock households
and farms through questionnaire, ...
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 ...
Comparative assessment of feed formulation among livestock farmers in Kakiri sub – county Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Feed formulation is based various feed standard tables that should be considered for different
livestock and each feed is found to be for different categories of livestock. The study intended
to make a comparative ...
Prevalence of indigestible foreign objects and associated factors in cattle slaughtered at Kampala City Abattoir
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Livestock has been the backbone for sustainability of livelihood in Ugandans for centuries. In the recent years, cattle keeping has been on a rampant increase, geared by a high demand of cattle products by the growing ...
Chemical composition of chicken manure as a protein feed resource for other livestock
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Livestock production is an occupation to a large portion of the Ugandan population country wide and it is important in the livelihoods of many people. Despite contributing to poverty eradication and food security, productivity ...
Assessing the impact of management practices on the quality of hides and skins in Wadelai Sub-County, Pakwach District
(2023)
The quality of hides and skins plays a significant role in the leather industry. Defects on hides and skins can result in reduced value and marketability of leather products. The study aimed at assessing the major causes ...