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To evaluate the influence of growth hormone application on hydroponic species (Maize, Sorghum and Millet)
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Hydroponics is a plant growth system that provides a more precise control of growth media
Composition. Several hydroponic systems have been reported for Arabidopsis and other model
plants. The ease of system set up, cost ...
Assessing the burden of gastrointestinal nematodes and their susceptibility to Ivermectin in goats slaughtered in Uganda Meat Industries Limited,Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections are one of the major causes of production losses in commercial goat farms worldwide, the deadliest in goats being Hemonchus contortus because of its blood sucking nature. Recent ...
Assessing the factors influencing milk production among small scale dairy farmers in Buyana village in Gomba district
(2019-07)
The dairy industry in Uganda contributes to about 9% of the country’s GDP and the dairy sector contributes to the nutritional, economic and employment opportunities of the rural communities with dairy farming being a major ...
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 ...
Assessment of the factors leading to mortality in chicks of two weeks old in selected farms of Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
The aim of the study was to assess the factors that lead to mortality rate of chicks in Mukono district from the local perspective.
This study employed a survey research design using majorly qualitative method of data ...
Pathogenic bacterial contaminants of handrails and their antibacterial susceptibility patterns in selected areas within Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
The major source and spread of community acquired infections are fomites. Microbiological investigation into public hand touch surfaces has gained a lot of attention from researchers because contaminated surfaces may act ...
Assessment of performance potential of local chicken on selected farms in Busukuma Sub-County, Wakiso District, Central Uganda
(2019-07)
A study was conducted to assess local chicken performance in Busukuma sub-county in Wakiso district. Data was captured using a semi-structured questionnaire administered to 37 respondents. Data was analyzed by descriptive ...
A study on the productivity of scavenging local poultry birds in Nalutuntu sub county Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
The study aimed at the study on the productivity of local poultry birds in Nalutuntu sub county Mubende district.
The data was collected through the use of questionnaires, interviews with farmers. Secondary data was ...
Prevalence and risk factors associated with gastrointestinal helminths in goats in Kihungya Sub-County Buliisa District
(2019-07)
Small ruminants are a major source for cash for many rural populations especially in semi-arid and arid regions of developing countries. The contribution of small ruminants would be greater if it was not due to diseases . ...
Assessing the plant and mammalian species diversity and abundance in dichrostachys cinerea invaded and non-invaded areas of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)
Ecosystems supporting biodiversity are declining at an unprecedented rate, mainly being driven by anthropogenic activities. Such disturbances regimes exposes most ecosystems to invasion by either native plants or alien ...