Browsing by Subject "Dairy cattle"
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Assessing farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices in managing mastitis in Katabi Towm Council, Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Diseases among dairy cattle are a great hindrance to the profitability of the dairy sector of which mastitis produces significant economic losses. This study assessed farmers’ knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding ... -
Assessing the pre-disposing factors for tick borne diseases in dairy cattle in Gayaza Nangabo Sub County
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The purpose of this study was to assess the predisposing factors for tick borne diseases in dairy cattle in Gayaza. The data was collected through observation and interviewing in face to face interviews among 45 dairy ... -
Determining the prevalence and the predisposing factors of mastitis in dairy cattle in Masaba Subcounty, Sironko District
(Makerere University, 2024)Dairy production is one of the largest agriculture sectors contributing to the food security globally through milk and milk products such as yogurt, cheese, butter. However, bovine mastitis is one of the costly diseases ... -
Effect of storage time on chemical, physical and microbial composition of total mixed rations for lactating dairy cattle.
(Makerere University, 2021)Total mixed ration (TMR) is a method of feeding that has revolutionized the dairy sector. The purpose of TMR diet is that each cow consumes the required level of nutrients in each bite. However, aerobic spoilage during ... -
Perceptions of and preferences for improved forage technologies among smallholder dairy cattle farmers in Soroti district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)This study was aimed at evaluating the perceptions of and preferences for improved forage technologies in dairy cattle production systems in Soroti district, Uganda. The objectives of the study were to identify the ... -
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, ...