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Detection of bacteriophages against Xanthomonas vasicola musacearum isolates from banana Xanthomonas wilt-diseased plants in Namulonge Banana Fields
(Makerere University, 2021)Banana and plantain production as the most important food crops produced in Asia, Latin America and Africa has been devastated by BXW disease caused by Xvm whose management had been achieved by following phytosanitary ... -
Assessing the local community perceptions on persistent encroachment on Mountain Elgon National Park: case study of Bududa District
(Makerere University, 2023)Many protected areas are threatened by encroachment in different forms such as land for settlement, agriculture, grazing, tree cutting, and other forest resources by surrounding communities. However, this has led to ... -
Acaricidal activity of Tephrosia Vogelii on Rhipicephallus decoloratus ticks collected from Kamira sub county in Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2022)In Uganda, tick management among cattle farmers has become an important problem due to the increasing tick resistance to most of the synthetic acaricides on the market. The increasing acaricide resistance has been accelerated ... -
Identification of immunogenic hypothetical proteins as potential vaccine candidates targeting sporozoite and schizont lifecycle stages of theileria parva
(Makerere University, 2024-11-21)This study aimed to develop a subunit vaccine against Theileria parva, a parasite that causes East Coast fever in cattle. The current control strategy relies on the Infection and Treatment Method (ITM) and a single-stage ... -
The potential effects of 17-alpha-methyltestosterone on toad (sclerophrys regularis) population in fish ponds
(Makerere University, 2024)Nile tilapia (Oreochromis nilitocus) is among the various fish species reared in cages, pens, and ponds. However, the major drawback of tilapia pond culture is the high level of uncontrolled breeding that occurs in grow-out ... -
Prevalence of dengue, chikungunya, falciparum malaria and their co-infection among febrile individuals in areas of different malaria transmission intensities of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Mosquito-borne infections including Dengue (DEN), Chikungunya (CHIK) and falciparum malaria pose significant global public health threats due to their overlapping geographical distribution and nonspecific symptoms. ... -
Sub-acute rabbit toxicity test for agrochemicals containing abamectin (2%) and acetamiprid (3%) formulation illicitly used to control acaricide-resistant ticks
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The increased occurrence of tick acaricide resistance to conventional acaricides has compelled farmers to use agrochemicals containing abamectin (2%) and acetamiprid (3%) solely or in combination with acaricides to control ... -
Hematology, renal and liver functions in African lions at The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC)
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This study aimed to enhance the health and welfare of captive Panthera leo at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre. Four healthy adult lionesses housed in captivity were selected for the study. Blood samples ... -
Assessment of hygiene in meat handling processes at slaughter places and butcheries in Makindye Division- Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Hygiene in slaughter places and butcheries is important in order to ensure that meat for human consumption is safe and does not expose humans to any health hazard. A crosssectional study survey was carried out on 154 ... -
Apparent density of tsetse flies in lii sub county nwoya district nwoya district
(Makerere University, 2024-08-29)Tsetse flies are obligate bloodsucking arthropods of medical and veterinary importance as vectors of trypanosome parasites that cause Animal African Trypanosomiasis (AAT) in animals also known as Nagana and Human African ... -
A study of butterfly species richness and composition at makerere university main campus
(Makerere university, 2023)The aim of the study was to collect information about the diversity of butterfly in Makerere university campus. Data was collected for a period of two weeks using purposive count point method along with sweep net to trap ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of controlling ticks and tick-borne diseases among cattle farmers in Kyesiiga Sub-County in Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Ticks and tick-borne diseases have increased in the recent years in central Uganda according to the literature published in different research studies. This research study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and ... -
Structural analysis of the interaction of embB protein mutations of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with ethambutol and their effect on the interaction
(Makerere University, 2024)Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a global health challenge exacerbated by the emergence of drug-resistant strains. Ethambutol is a critical first-line anti-TB drug targeting the embB protein, ... -
Assessment of poultry farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices on biosecurity measures in Gayaza Parish, Wakiso District- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Globally, the key role of biosecurity at farm level is to reduce the risk of introduction of diseases in livestock farms and prevent disease transmission between animals on farms and or outside the farm. Biosecurity is an ... -
Detection of bacterial contaminants and their anti- microbial susceptibility patterns in meat sold at selected butcheries in Makindye Division of Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Meat refers to any tissue of animal origin that is used as food. Beef is one of the commonest consumed meat all over the world. Beef is the major protein source as well as essential vitamins and some minerals which exposes ... -
The welfare status of dogs at selected animal shelters in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Animal shelters in Uganda are consistently plagued by low adoption rates relative to intakes, leading to overcrowding which strains resources, negatively impacting animal welfare. This study sought to document the animal-based ... -
Prevalence and co-occurrence of fecal occult blood and helicobacter pylori inn patients presenting with dyspeptic symptoms at Makerere University Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Helicobacter pylori has been associated with the risk of a wide spectrum of clinical outcomes. Fecal occult blood is hidden blood that cannot be seen with the naked eyes found in stool. Positive fecal occult blood test is ... -
Structural analysis of pathogenic proteins of B. anthracis and their interaction with human proteins
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Anthrax pathogenic proteins, including Protective Antigen (PA), Lethal Factor (LF), and Edema Factor (EF), are central to the virulence of Bacillus anthracis, presenting a significant threat to public health and national ... -
Evaluation of anti inflammatory properties and toxicity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Plectranthus cyaneus in Swiss albino mice
(Makerere University, 2024)Traditional medicinal plants have been used over the years for the treatment of health problems including acute and chronic inflammation in management of inflammation associated diseases. This study was aimed at evaluating ... -
The prevalence and risk factors of subclinical mastitis in cattle in Rubaya sub county Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The livestock sector in developing countries contributes over 33% to agricultural GDP and supports about 60% of rural households. In Uganda, livestock accounts for 4% of the national GDP and 16% of the agricultural sector's ...
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