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Comparative assessment of feed formulation among livestock farmers in Kakiri sub – county Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Feed formulation is based various feed standard tables that should be considered for different
livestock and each feed is found to be for different categories of livestock. The study intended
to make a comparative ...
Farmer factors affecting the use and performance of artificial insemination among selected dairy farms in and around kigarama sub-county, sheema district, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
A cross sectional study was conducted in Kigarama sub county Sheema district, Western Uganda to determine farmer factors affecting the use and performance of AI among dairy farms. It mainly focused on the area extension ...
Farmers’ perceptions on the factors influencing the hatchability of layer breeder flocks in the selected farms of Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
The study was conducted with an aim of investigating the different farmer’s perceptions about the factors influencing hatchability of layer breeder flocks. The study was conducted from Wakiso district with 40 respondents ...
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, ...
Economic efficiency of piggery production enterprises in Kayilikiti village, Masaka district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
The results of the study will provide information about the economic efficiency of the existing pig production enterprises within Kayilikiti village. This information will be vital for pig farmers as it will enable them ...
Ethnoveterinary methods of managing foot and mouth disease lesions in cattle in Alero Sub County Nwoya District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Poor animal health is a major problem limiting livestock productivity in sub-Saharan Africa including Uganda. Decline in funding veterinary services, animal health and cost of veterinary medicines and services have pushed ...
Exploring knowledge, attitude and practice of farmers at the edge of Budongo forest on agrochemicals usage
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Farmers in Uganda face the challenge of a wide variety of weeds, pests (rodents, birds, insects, crustaceans), disease and other organisms that significantly lower yields. Due to this, farmers turn to a variety of agrochemicals ...
Assessment of knowledge, perception, and practices of farmers in Kagadi district on the use of herbal plants as organic antiparasitics in livestock production
(Makerere University, 2024-08)
The rising global population has intensified the use of synthetic anti-parasitics as a quick and efficient means to control parasites, but this practice poses significant environmental risks, including harm to non-target ...