School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR)
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The prevalence and risk factors of subclinical mastitis in cattle in Rubaya sub county Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The livestock sector in developing countries contributes over 33% to agricultural GDP and supports about 60% of rural households. In Uganda, livestock accounts for 4% of the national GDP and 16% of the agricultural sector's ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of gastrointestinal helminth infections of cattle in Bwanswa sub-county Kakumiro district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Regardless of the importance of livestock production to the general population, it is hampered by several setbacks including diseases among which is gastrointestinal helminthiasis. It is one of the major constraints of ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of campylobacter isolated from slaughtered pigs at Wambizzi abattoir in Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Campylobacter is one of the common causes of foodborne diarrheal infections in humans, brought about mostly by the consumption of contaminated chicken followed by pork. The irrational use of antimicrobials as feed additives ... -
Evaluation of antibacterial potential of wood ash against escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2024-08)External skin and wound infections are among the most common complications affecting animals. As the outermost layer and primary barrier, the skin is frequently exposed to various agents leading to infections and wounds. ... -
Assessment of knowledge, perception, and practices of farmers in Kagadi district on the use of herbal plants as organic antiparasitics in livestock production
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The rising global population has intensified the use of synthetic anti-parasitics as a quick and efficient means to control parasites, but this practice poses significant environmental risks, including harm to non-target ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of veterinary doctors and dog owners towards veterinary virtual care and electronic record keeping in Rubaga, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Modern technologies have introduced veterinary services directly into the homes of animal owners. Similar to advancements in human healthcare, these innovations are anticipated to influence veterinary medicine. Veterinary ... -
Evaluation of factors affecting reproductive and productive performance in cattle in selected sub counties in Kapchorwa District
(Makerere University, 2024)The economy of emerging nations including Uganda especially rural livelihoods are significantly impacted by livestock. The primary reasons for raising livestock in Africa are their economic, social, and cultural ... -
Characterisation and evaluation of short-term viability of cock semen extended using egg yolk lactated ringer diluent fortified with watermelon juice
(Makerere University, 2024)The study aimed to characterize and evaluate short-term viability of cock semen extended using egg yolk lactated ringer diluent fortified with watermelon juice stored at room temperature for 5 hours. In this study, six ... -
Assessment of perceptions of Kampala Veterinarians, Veterinary Medicine students and lecturers regarding internship provisions of the Veterinary Practitioners Act, 2023
(Makerere University, 2024)The Veterinary Practitioners Bill 2023, recently signed by the president into Law on the 14th of May 2024, introduces new provisions for veterinary internships. It emphasizes the need for veterinary medicine graduates to ... -
Prevalence and predisposing factors of crop pesticide use for tick control on selected cattle farms in Bukakata Sub-County, Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This study investigates the prevalence and predisposing factors of crop pesticide use for tick control in cattle farms within Bukakata sub-county, Masaka District. Ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose significant ... -
Dog bites and pre-clinical management in the refugee and host communities in Adjumani District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Adjumani is one of the refugee hosting districts in West Nile region and it’s not only the high incidence rate of dog bites and rabies but also the wide gap of knowledge on preclinical management procedures with many hunting ... -
Prevalence of intestinal coccidiosis and its associated risk factors in goats in Kayunga sub county, Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Coccidiosis among goats is a significant parasitic disease, particularly in farming units with inadequate goat management practices and poor housing conditions. This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence and associated ... -
Prevalence of dactylogyrus species and gyrodactylus species and the associated risk factors in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) from selected fish farms in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-09)The current study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of fish parasites infesting farmed Tilapia that is dactylogyrus and gyrodactylus species and their associated risk factors from farmed Nile Tilapia in Wakiso ... -
Factors influencing success of estrus synchronization of indigenous cattle in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Most Indigenous cattle breeds in Uganda had a significantly low genetic improvement leading to low returns for farmers. This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 94 farms across Northern Uganda to determine factors ... -
Evaluation of the performance of Black soldier flies reared on four different organic substrates used in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Globally there is an increase in the use of insect meals as feeds for livestock due to the high prices of commercial animal feeds and the competition for some of the feeds. The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) is being promoted as ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of abattoir workers towards waste management in Wambizzi and Kalerwe abattoirs
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Despite the fact that operating an abattoir can be very beneficial to humans by generating meat for consumption and other important byproducts, the wastes generated by these facilities can nevertheless constitute a major ... -
Crossover use of drugs in management of human and animal diseases among livestock rearing households in Kitgum Matidi Town Council
(Makerere University, 2024)Crossover use of drugs among the livestock rearing communities has been reported in many parts of the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Uganda. The improper use of antibiotics can lead to the ... -
Assessing livestock sero-prevalence and awareness of brucellosis in Ajia and Arivu in Arua District
(Makerere University, 2024)Worldwide, brucellosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease of great public health and economic importance. It is one of the seven priority zoonoses ranked fourth in Uganda. This study was conducted in Ajia and Arivu sub-counties, ... -
Assessing the role of draught animal power in enhancing livelihoods and wellbeing of farming households in Acholi Sub-Region
(Makerere University, 2024)Draught animal power (DAP) plays a critical role in agricultural systems in many developing regions, including the Acholi sub-region of Uganda. Understanding the effects of DAP on the livelihoods and well-being of farming ... -
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 ...
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