College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of coccidia oocysts in vegetables sold in selected markets in Kawempe division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Fresh vegetables are an essential component of a healthy and nutritious diet as they provide high amounts of vitamins, such as vitamin C and A; minerals, specifically electrolytes; and phytochemicals, specific antioxidants ... -
Assessing use of farming technologies on dairy farms in Bubaare sub-county Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Dairy farming remains the economic backbone of livestock farmers in Bubaare sub county; Mbarara district. However, milk production has been low (DDA, 2021). This is an indication that there are constraints contributing to ... -
Agro-pesticides and acaricide use practices in the control of ticks from the 3 selected sub-counties of Kiboga district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Ticks present a significant threat to the livestock industry in Uganda, vectoring diseases that cause economic losses and negatively affect animal welfare. The persistent use of acaricides, often accompanied by poor ... -
Prevalence of helminthiasis in Ankole cattle in Sanga Sub County, Kiruhura District of Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Ruminant helminths are found in all parts of the world, including the tropical and subtropical regions. Sanga sub county, Kiruhura district, Uganda is one of the areas prone to the activity of gastrointestinal helminths ... -
Evaluation of anthelmintic efficacy of closamectin against gastrointestinal nematodes in small East African goats in Kyegonza sub county, Gomba district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In Uganda, livestock contributes about 4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) and 16% of the agricultural GDP in 2019/2020 and goats contribute 30.8% of this GDP. However, this contribution would be much higher than this ... -
Tick species infesting cattle in Patongo Town Council
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In northern Uganda where Patongo Town Council is located, inadequate information on tick diversity is available. A study was conducted in in Patongo Town Council Sub-County in Agago district to identify the tick species ... -
Assessment of the knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding the use of antibacterial drugs among livestock farmers in Kabale district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial residues and contamination of the environment by antimicrobial agents have become a growing public health problem, especially in developing countries such as Uganda. This has been ... -
Analysis of the morphological structure of Ankole cattle horns in relation to their market status in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Ankole cattle horns are economically valuable if effectively utilized. However, limited research in Uganda has hindered their comprehensive understanding and utilization. This study aimed to analyze Ankole cattle horn ... -
Commercial chick brooding practices among urban and peri-urban smallholder poultry farmers in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-10)A cross-sectional study was conducted with the objectives of determining the management practices carried out by chick brooding poultry farmers and the challenges faced by those poultry farmers in Mende sub county and ... -
Liver condemnation in cattle and its financial losses at Kumi municipality slaughter house
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Liver condemnation in cattle at the Kumi Municipality slaughter house presents a significant challenge, leading to substantial financial losses for both cattle farmers and the slaughter house itself. To address these ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with coccidiosis in broiler chicken in Adjumani Town Council, Adjumani.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Coccidiosis, a parasitic infection, though self-limiting, is associated with significant and wide-ranging disease manifestations and economic losses. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2023 to June 2023 in ... -
Prevalence of crop pesticides used in tick control from selected farms in Rweikiniro sub-county, Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Increasing emergence of acaricide resistant ticks and tick-borne diseases have exposed farmers to use other chemicals to control these parasites. The main objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of crop ... -
Challenges related to newcastle disease vaccination among layer chicken in Nyendo Mukungwe division Masaka city
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Newcastle disease (NCD) is a devastating viral disease of poultry caused by different strains of Avian Paramyxovirus-1. The aim of the study was to assess challenges related to Newcastle disease vaccination among layers ... -
The common ticks and drivers to the tick burden among cattle in Ruyonza sub-county, Kyegegwa district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Ticks are known to be a major constraint to livestock production worldwide and Uganda in Particular. The purpose of this study was to establish the major tick species and the drivers to the tick infestation among cattle ... -
Goat kid mortality and associated risk factors in Kasagama sub county Lyantonde district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In Uganda, livestock contributes about 4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) and 16% to the agricultural GDP in 2019/2020 and goats contributes 30.8% of this GDP. However, this contribution would be higher than this if ... -
A study to establish the handling practices and quality of raw Sanga cattle hides and skins in Kiruhura district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The hides and skins value chain is a key income source in the global livestock sector. However, in Uganda's Kiruhura district, the cattle-keeping community has not fully exploited this non-food livestock product due to ... -
Anti-diabetic effect of extracts of persea americana seeds and artocarpus heterophyllus lam seeds in wistar albino rats
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Diabetes mellitus, a chronic and progressive metabolic disorder, is a major global health concern affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The increasing prevalence of diabetes calls for effective and affordable ... -
Prevalence of subclinical mastitis and associated risk factors in dairy cows in Chema subcounty, Kapchorwa district
(Makerere university, 2023-09)Livestock accounts for about 17% of agricultural value added and 4.3% of GDP. 58% of the households depend on livestock for their livelihoods (MAAIF AND UBOS,2018) as cited by (Gerald Nizeyimana and Ana Felis, 2019). ... -
Evaluation of the nutrient potential of banana peels and floral stems of selected varieties in Budondo, Jinja City as supplements
(Makerere University, 2023-09-29)This study was carried out to generate knowledge about the nutrient potential of banana peels and floral stems for four selected varieties grown in Budondo, Jinja city. The banana varieties included Ntiti, Malila, Sagasaga ... -
Prevalence of indigestible foreign materials in the gastrointestinal tract of cattle slaughtered at Gulu City main abattoir
(Makerere University, 2023-08)A cross-sectional study was conducted at Gulu City main abattoir, to establish the prevalence, and types of indigestible foreign materials (IFMs) in the fore stomachs of slaughtered cattle. The association between the ...