Browsing School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collection by Issue Date "2021-02"
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Assessing of the level of knowledge, attitude and practices in communities co-existing with bats around Queen Elizabeth conservation area
(Makerere University, 2021-02)For conservation efforts to succeed it is imperative that people’s knowledge, attitude and practices are well understood and comprehensively addressed. The purpose of this study therefore was to establish the level of ... -
Assessment of reproductive categories of cattle slaughtered in Kalerwe and KCCA slaughter houses in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Slaughter of pregnant cattle has remained a global challenge and this imposes threat to animal industry. Slaughtering of pregnant cattle doesn’t only affect the animal welfare but also the economy at large. Additionally, ... -
Assessment of the effect of COVID-19 lockdown on poultry farmers in Kampala and Wakiso Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Poultry production is a rapidly evolving sector worldwide. This is due to the rapidly growing human population, limited land in urban areas, and rising global food insecurity. This has pressed a very high demand on the ... -
characterization of Escherichia Coli isolated from chicken derived fecal samples in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health distress, that threatens attainment of Sustainable Development Goals. A high cost is incurred in the treatment of resistant bacterial infection in animals and humans. The ... -
Describing the one health approach: a case study of anthrax outbreak investigation in Arua district, February-May 2018.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Uganda has made some strides in implementation of the One Health approach in responding to and managing public health events, including outbreaks of zoonotic diseases. From February to May 2018, an outbreak of anthrax ... -
Incidence and risk factors of surgical site infections in dogs and cats at selected animal clinics in Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Surgical site infections (SSI) are a major threat in veterinary surgery. The occurrence of SSI is associated with an increased patient morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospitalization, increased treatment cost, and emotional ... -
Prevalence of African animal Trypanosomiasis in cattle in the livestock-wildlife interface area of Semliki National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-02)African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) is one of the biggest disease problems in Uganda, posing a big threat on livestock production due to its implications on productivity through reduced milk production, emaciation, reduced ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with foot and mouth disease in cattle from selected districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Foot and mouth disease remain a major constraint in livestock production along the cattle corridor and in other parts of the country that do not lie along the corridor.Across sectional study was doneto determine 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, ...