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Exploring diagnostic application of cross-reactivity between Leptospira serovars as used in standard microscopic agglutination test for leptospirosis
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
The microscopic agglutination test (MAT) is widely considered the gold standard techniques for diagnosis of Leptospirosis because of its high specificity, and ability to elucidate the infecting Leptospira species or ...
Effectiveness of acaricides application methods used on cattle in Buwama subcounty
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
This study was carried out between April 2020 and July 2020 to determine the presence of ticks on cattle and examine the methods and practices of acaricide application to cattle in Buwama sub-county.
Semi-structured ...
Prevalence of African animal Trypanosomiasis in cattle in the livestock-wildlife interface area of Semliki National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) is one of the biggest disease problems in Uganda, posing a big threat on livestock production due to its implications on productivity through reduced milk production, emaciation, reduced ...
Survey of tick species infesting cattle of Bukhaweka sub county, Namisindwa district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
A survey of tick species infesting cattle in Bukhaweka Sub County Namisindwa district was conducted in January 2020. The people of Bukhaweka Sub County are mixed small holder farmers; raring cross breeds of dairy cattle, ...
Antimicrobial resistance profiles of selected mastitogenic bacteria on smallholder farms in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-09)
This study investigated antimicrobial resistance patterns of four most incriminated bacteria in mastitis infections in cattle, i.e., Escherichia Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella and Streptococcus spp. The ...