Browsing School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection by Issue Date "2019-10"
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Assessing the factors affecting feed intake and efficiency of lactating cows on selected farms in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This research work assessed the factors that affect feed intake and efficiency in lactating cows. The study conducted at selected farms in wakiso district. A questionnaire was administered to a total of 50 randomly selected ... -
Assessing the performance of commercial layer birds on selected farms in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study was conducted with an aim of characterising the performance of commercial layer birds and the different farms of Wakiso district and to investigate the factors that influence the performance of these birds. Random ... -
Assessment of factors influencing farmer's attitude towards crossbreeding in selected dairy farms in Gayaza, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The main objective of this study was to establish the attitude of dairy farmers towards crossbreeding. The study further shows that a significant percentage of the farmers are positive towards crossbreeding technologies ... -
Assessment of how hides and skins are handled in Kitenga sub county, Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study was designed to assess how hides and skins are handled in Kitenga sub county Mubende district; This involved the pre and post slaughter activities like transportation, flaying and preservation which in the end ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among livestock farmers on Anthrax in Buremba sub - county, Kiruhura district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Several anthrax outbreaks in animals and humans have been reported in Kiruhura district in the recent times, and a few sporadic cases in Buremba Sub County. These may be attributed to paucity of information on knowledge, ... -
Assessment of tannery effluent handling at selected tanneries in Jinja district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of tannery effluent to the environment and human health at selected tanneries in Jinja District, to determine strategies for handling of tannery effluent. The research was ... -
Assessment of the management practices affecting egg production in layer chicken farming in Nabweru sub county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The survey was carried out in Wakiso district in Nabweru Sub County in 6 parishes namely Kawanda, Wamala, Kazo, Nansana, Maganjo and Nakyesanja to assess the management practices affecting egg production in layer chicken. ... -
Bacterial contaminants and associated risk factors for contamination of ready-to-eat roasted meat vendored at Busunju and Lwamata markets along Hoima-Kampala road
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Roasted ready-to-eat meat sold along routes of transit is source of nourishment to passengers, vendors and people in the neighboring areas. It is a common accepted perception that heat treatment gets rid of microbial ... -
Current status of pets and equine disease diagnostic services in Kampala periurban area
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Pets are animals that man domesticated several years back for the purposes of companionship. There are approximately 60 million dogs and 70 million cats as pets in US, this is similar in Europe. In Uganda, poverty and human ... -
Determining the pre-disposing factors to bovine mastitis in selected dairy farms in Gayaza, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The research work was designed to determine the predisposing factors to bovine mastitis disease in Gayaza Wakiso District. The study design was observational in nature and through use of an interview guide. The study sample ... -
Isolation, identification and antimicrobial susceptability of E. Coli and Salmonella in commercial layer chicken on selected farms in Kasanje sub-county, Wakiso district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Increased emergence in microbial resistance to antibiotics is a growing problem in Uganda, a tropical country with a large growing population having limited medical facilities. The aim of the study was that the results ... -
The perceptions of farmers on animal welfare and the different draught animal training methods in Kaberamaido district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This was a cross-sectional study carried out in the sub-counties of Ochero and Kalaki in Kaberamaido District. A total of 138 farmers were interviewed. The sub-counties were chosen purposively with guidence from the ... -
Role of milk processors in poverty reduction among small scale dairy farmers in Kaproron sub – county Kween district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The aim of this research study was to analyze the socio – economic role of milk processors to poverty and hunger reduction among small scale dairy farmers. Processors play a critical role in the dairy sector of value ... -
A study of strategic measures (biosecurity measures) employed by poultry farmers to reduce diseases in commercial layers in Wakiso district Nsangi sub county
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study was performed to assess the strategic (biosecurity) measures to reduce diseases in commercial layers in Wakiso district Nsangi Sub County. Twenty farms rearing layer birds were visited in Nsangi sub county Wakiso ... -
A study on the productivity of scavenging local poultry birds in Nalutuntu sub county Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study aimed at the study on the productivity of local poultry birds in Nalutuntu sub county Mubende district. The data was collected through the use of questionnaires, interviews with farmers. Secondary data was ...