School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection
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Comparative effect of germination time on trypsin inhibitor concentration in soya bean under aeroponic fodder production conditions
(Makerere University, 2025-09)Soya bean is a relatively inexpensive protein source, can be grown and accessed by small scale farmers for use as livestock feed, its utilization is limited by presence of trypsin inhibitors (TIs) which impair protein ... -
Investigation of a hitherto unknown parasitic worm in tongues of dogs in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2025)Dog owners in Lira City have always reported cases of dogs presenting with lethargy, inappetance, vomiting, among others, which clinical signs they attribute to the occurrence of a suspected “worm” underneath ... -
Assessing the knowledge and practices of cattle farmers on rational antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2026)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat driven in part by irrational use of antimicrobials in livestock. This study aimed to assess knowledge, practices, and associated factors related to AMR among ... -
Aflatoxin contamination status in selected animal feeds and concentrates sold in feed stores in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)This study was conducted to evaluate the status of aflatoxin contamination in commercial animal feeds and concentrates sold in feed stores in Kampala, Uganda. Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites produced by Aspergillus species, ... -
Assessing the level of lead in maize bran used to make animal feeds in Kalisizo Sub County, Kyotera District
(Makerere University, 2025)Maize bran, a by-product of maize milling, is widely used as a feed ingredient for livestock in Uganda due to its affordability and nutritional value. However, concerns have emerged over its contamination by heavy metals, ... -
Assessment of biosecurity implementation on broiler farms in selected parishes of Nkokonjeru Town Council, Buikwe District - Uganda
(Makererere University, 2025)This study assessed the implementation of biosecurity measures on broiler farms in selected parishes of Nkokonjeru Town Council, Buikwe District, Uganda. A cross-sectional design was employed, and data were collected over ... -
Evaluation of tick control practices among small scale farmers in cattle in Bumyuka Ward in Buyende District
(Makerere University, 2026)Background: Tick infestations pose a significant threat to cattle productivity and health in Uganda, particularly among small-scale farmers {Vanden Broecke, 2020 #22}. Effective tick control is vital for preventing tick-borne ... -
Livestock production system, feeding strategies and milk production levels in Bubango Sub-County Kibaale District
(Makerere University, 2025)Livestock sector accounts for about 17% of Agricultural Value added and 4.3 percent of GDP. Fifty eight percent of house hold depends on the livestock for their livelihood. Most of them are more subsistence – oriented small ... -
Prevalence of mange in guard dogs and associated risk factors in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2026)A cross-sectional study conducted to determine the prevalence of mange in guard dogs in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, objectives were: to identify the infesting species of mites, and the associated risk factors ... -
Perceptions, practices and associated challenges of waste management amongst small holder pig farmers within the urban areas of Makindye Division
(Makerere University, 2025)The purpose of this study was to identify the perceptions, practices and associated challenges of waste management among smallholder pig farmers within the urban areas of Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda. The study was ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with fascioliasis in cattle slaughtered in Soroti city abattoir
(Makerere University, 2025)Fascioliasis is a parasitic disease of economic and public health significance, causing liver damage and production losses in livestock. Despite its impact, data on its prevalence and associated risk factors among slaughtered ... -
Investigation of a hitherto unknown parasitic worm in tongues of dogs in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2023)Dog owners in Lira City have always reported cases of dogs presenting with lethargy, inappetance, vomiting, among others, which clinical signs they attribute to the occurrence of a suspected “worm” underneath the tongues ... -
Evaluating poultry farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and farm-level practices contributing to antimicrobial resistance
(Makerere University, 2025)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious and growing global threat to both human and animal health, with the misuse of antibiotics in poultry farming identified as a major contributing factor. In Uganda, particularly ... -
Prevalence of subclinical mastitis and associated risk factors in lactating cattle in selected sub counties of Kakumiro District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)The development of the dairy industry in Uganda has been slowed down by many factors among which are diseases. Mastitis remains a frequent and economically important disease of dairy cattle (Kakooza et al., 2023). Subclinical ... -
Assessing the welfare of dairy cattle under different production systems in Gayaza Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)I conducted this study to assess the welfare of dairy cattle under intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive production systems across 49 dairy farms in Gayaza, Wakiso District, Uganda. However, during the study, I found ... -
Assessment of farmers awareness and practices on climate smart agriculture in livestock production in Ngogwe Subcounty- Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2025)Climate change poses a growing threat to agricultural systems in Uganda, particularly the livestock sector, which is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. This study assessed the awareness, practices, challenges ... -
Assessing consumer perception on eggs and meat from commercial chicken fed on black soldier fly larvae compounded feed in Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality, and Kitayunjwa Subcounty, Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2025)The rising cost and environmental impact of conventional protein sources like soybean and fish meal in poultry production have driven interest in alternatives such as Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL). This study assessed ... -
Knowledge, practices among small-scale dairy farmers and antibacterial residue status of milk in Busana Sub-County, Kayunga District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat, and the misuse of antibiotics in livestock, particularly in developing countries, is a significant contributing factor. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and ... -
Farmers' knowledge, perception and practices on control of internal worms in local poultry, in Nawanende Parish, Bugulumbya Subcounty, Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2025)Despite the socio-economic role of indigenous poultry farming in Uganda’s rural economy and their resistance to disease outbreaks, internal worm infestation remains a major challenge to increased production. This study ... -
Phytochemical composition and in-vitro acaricidal activity of crude fruit extracts of solanum incanum against rhiphicephalus appendiculatus from cattle
(Makerere University, 2025)Ticks, particularly R. appendiculatus which pose significant challenges to cattle production in Uganda are mainly managed using conventional acaricides but these have limitations among which is tick resistance which forces ...
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