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A study to investigate the constraints to intensive exotic poultry production in selected farms of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-08-08)
A study was conducted to know the various constraints of exotic poultry production and ways and means were suggested to minimize these constraints.
Poultry production is a major economic activity done by many farmers in ...
Determining the pre-disposing factors to bovine mastitis in selected dairy farms in Gayaza, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
The research work was designed to determine the predisposing factors to bovine mastitis disease in Gayaza Wakiso District. The study design was observational in nature and through use of an interview guide. The study sample ...
A survey on biosecurity measures utilised and the farmers responses in selected farms in Wakiso District (Luggi)
(Makerere University, 2019-12)
This study was performed to survey biosecurity measures utilized and the farmer’s responses in selected farms of Wakiso district (Lujji village). Nineteen farms rearing layer birds were visited, the selection was randomly ...
Assessment of egg production performance of layer poultry in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)
Globally, poultry production is one of the most important branches in the livestock sector and one of the fastest growing in production and demand. Not only has poultry contributed to poverty alleviation and socio-economic ...
Assessing farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices in managing mastitis in Katabi Towm Council, Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Diseases among dairy cattle are a great hindrance to the profitability of the dairy sector of
which mastitis produces significant economic losses. This study assessed farmers’ knowledge,
attitude, and practices regarding ...
Evaluation of the performance of livestock disease surveillance system on the farms in selected parishes of Nangabo Subcounty Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
A reliable disease surveillance system should detect changes in the health events whenever they occur. Such a system ought to be evaluated regularly to ensure it provides value information in an efficient. A total of 50 ...
Assessment of the impact of animal welfare practices on pork safety and quality among growers from selected farms in Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)
In Uganda, pig production has dramatically increased over the last three decades owing to the growing demand for pork, but with little attention to the welfare of pigs. The study hypothesis was that pig welfare practices ...