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Prevalence and factors associated with gastrointestinal helminths in goats in Muyembe Subcounty, Bulambuli District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Globally, goat production is an important component of the livestock sector that contributes to food and nutritional security, incomes and sustainable agriculture especially in developing countries like Uganda. However, ...
Knowledge attitude and practices of controlling ticks and tick-borne diseases among cattle farmers in Wakiso Subcounty in Wakiso District
(Makerere University Library, 2023-11)
Subsistence farmers in Uganda who lack resources depend heavily on livestock rearing for their livelihood. Ticks and their associated diseases (TBDs) have a detrimental impact on both health and productivity, making them ...
The extend and burden of nematodes infection among goats slaughtered at Arua City Abattoir
(Makerere University, 2023-08-21)
Gastrointestinal parasite infection among small ruminants remains one of the major causes of economic losses to goat farmers. The losses could be attributed to reduced growth rate, stunted growth, reduced productivity and ...
Prevalence of indigestible foreign materials in the gastrointestinal tract of cattle slaughtered at Gulu City main abattoir
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
A cross-sectional study was conducted at Gulu City main abattoir, to establish the prevalence, and types of indigestible foreign materials (IFMs) in the fore stomachs of slaughtered cattle. The association between the ...
The common ticks and drivers to the tick burden among cattle in Ruyonza sub-county, Kyegegwa district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Ticks are known to be a major constraint to livestock production worldwide and Uganda in Particular. The purpose of this study was to establish the major tick species and the drivers to the tick infestation among cattle ...
Analysis of the morphological structure of Ankole cattle horns in relation to their market status in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Ankole cattle horns are economically valuable if effectively utilized. However, limited research in Uganda has hindered their comprehensive understanding and utilization. This study aimed to analyze Ankole cattle horn ...
Assessment of vaccine handling knowledge, attitudes, and practices among stakeholders in selected drug shops of three Eastern Ugandan cities
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Vaccines play a pivotal role in veterinary medicine, ensuring the health of animals and subsequently safeguarding the public. Vaccine efficacy relies heavily on proper handling and storage. This study investigated stakeholders' ...
Prevalence of crop pesticides used in tick control from selected farms in Rweikiniro sub-county, Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Increasing emergence of acaricide resistant ticks and tick-borne diseases have exposed farmers to use other chemicals to control these parasites. The main objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of crop ...
Challenges related to newcastle disease vaccination among layer chicken in Nyendo Mukungwe division Masaka city
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Newcastle disease (NCD) is a devastating viral disease of poultry caused by different strains of Avian Paramyxovirus-1. The aim of the study was to assess challenges related to Newcastle disease vaccination among layers ...
Assessment of farmers and animal health workers that are associated with recurrence of anthrax out breaks in Kween district
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
Livestock production is affected negatively by a number of diseases among which is the deadly anthrax. Anthrax is a bacterial disease affecting humans and other mammals and caused by the gram-positive, spore-forming, ...