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Prevalence of theileria, anaplasma and babesia haemoparasites in cattle and their perceived associated factors in makulubita sub-county, luweero district, central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) constitute a great portion of livestock production constraints in Uganda, a case in point theileriosis, anaplasmosis and babesiosis. A cross sectional study was carried out to assess the ...
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 ...
Levels and factors that influence record keeping on selected dairy farms in Kyangyenyi sub county Sheema district western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)
Record keeping is the important tool in the agricultural sectors especially among dairy farmers, it facilities good accountability of the farm produces and productivity .In developed countries like U.S.A and Louisiana dairy ...
Seroprevalence of pathogenic Leptosira and associated risk factors among febrile dogs presented at small animal clinics in Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
There is significant evidence of leptospirosis in humans and animals in Uganda, with animal-human interactions being pointed out as potential sources of leptospirosis for humans. In this regard, studies have been conducted ...
Diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis double burden: prevalence and risk factors among patients attending Kisenyi Health Center IV - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-24)
The world is currently facing numerous health-related challenges including both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Although, the burden of TB and DM are individually known, there is limited information about the ...
Exploring diagnostic application of cross-reactivity between Leptospira serovars as used in standard microscopic agglutination test for leptospirosis
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
The microscopic agglutination test (MAT) is widely considered the gold standard techniques for diagnosis of Leptospirosis because of its high specificity, and ability to elucidate the infecting Leptospira species or ...
Prevalence of syphilis and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care at Kawaala Health Centre IV in Kampala Capital City Authority,Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Background:Syphilis and its outcomes remains a serious monster in pregnant women given its association with adverse effects such as stillbirth, neonatal death and spontaneous abortions among others. This study was conducted ...
Prevalence of Nosema species in Apis Mellifera in three agroecological zones of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Nosema species is an obligate fungal parasite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It infects the gut epithelium cells of the middle gut of the host causing Nosemosis. The disease causes reduction in nutrient uptake and ...
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Aspilia mossambicensis from Hoima district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Current strategies to overcome the global problem of antimicrobial resistance include research in finding new and innovative antimicrobials from plants. This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial activity ...
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Haemonchosis among goats slaughtered at Kampala City Abattoir, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Goats farming has become popular among resource-poor nations such as Uganda because of its short production cycle. However, the major challenge of goat farming are diseases among which helminthiasis ranked top. A cross-sectional ...