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Antimicrobial resistance profiles of selected mastitogenic bacteria on smallholder farms in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-09)
This study investigated antimicrobial resistance patterns of four most incriminated bacteria in mastitis infections in cattle, i.e., Escherichia Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella and Streptococcus spp. The ...
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, ...
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 ...
Prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites in captive felines; a case at The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Feline gastrointestinal parasitism constitutes an issue of concern for veterinarians since parasites are widespread and affect animals’ health and welfare. Furthermore, some of these parasites have a zoonotic potential. ...
Assessment of acaricide use practices in livestock production by farmers in Bulangira Sub County, Kibuku district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Acaricide use malpractices are some of the factors that have led to emergence of acaricide resistant ticks in Uganda, which is a big threat to livestock industry. A cross sectional study was carried out in Bulangira Sub ...
Morphometric characterisation of fruits preferred by chimpanzees in Kibale National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Conservation and survival of chimpanzees in their respective habitats requires formulation of interventions that target reducing identified risks associated with dietary choices which tend to be socially maintained. A study ...
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 ...
Effectiveness of acaricides application methods used on cattle in Buwama subcounty
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
This study was carried out between April 2020 and July 2020 to determine the presence of ticks on cattle and examine the methods and practices of acaricide application to cattle in Buwama sub-county.
Semi-structured ...
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 ...
Determinant biological indicators of colony strength in honey bees (Apis mellifera)
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Despite the high demand in both local and international market for honey and its related products,
beekeepers are unable to supply the required volumes. Honey production especially in Uganda
remains suboptimal, several ...