School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR)
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Characterisation of pig production systems in Katosi and Kasawo Sub-Counties, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2023)A study was conducted to characterize the pig production systems Kasawo and Katosi sub-counties, Mukono district. Data was collected through observations, photography and structured questionnaires administered to 292 pig ... -
Assessment of gender involvement in the Parish Development Model among the dairy and piggery farmers in Bufunjo Subcounty Kyenjojo District
(Makerere University, 2024)The parish development model (PDM) is the current strategy for service delivery by government of Uganda for improving incomes and welfare of all Ugandans at house hold level. Production being one of the five pillars of ... -
Assessment of knowledge attitudes and practices of communities that use biogas in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study was conducted to assess the knowledge attitudes and practices of communities that use biogas in Wakiso District in selected sub-counties; Mende, Kikandwa and Buddo. The snowballing method was used to reach the ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with gastrointestinal helminths in goats in Muyembe Subcounty, Bulambuli District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Globally, goat production is an important component of the livestock sector that contributes to food and nutritional security, incomes and sustainable agriculture especially in developing countries like Uganda. However, ... -
Assessment of human-wildlife conflict around Murchison Falls National Park in Nwoya District
(Makerere University, 2023)Human-wildlife conflict remains a major challenge in wildlife conservation globally because of an increase in human population, particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to assess the ... -
Assessing the impact of management practices on the quality of hides and skins in Wadelai Sub-County, Pakwach District
(2023)The quality of hides and skins plays a significant role in the leather industry. Defects on hides and skins can result in reduced value and marketability of leather products. The study aimed at assessing the major causes ... -
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of helicobacter pylori infection among patients with gastrointestinal complaints attending Outpatient Department at Itojo General Hospital, Ntungamo
(Makerere University, 2023)Helicobacter pylori is believed to be responsible for the majority of peptic ulcers in patients with chronic gastritis and active ulcer disease (Dua & El-Omar, 2012). More than 50% of the world’s population have H. pylori ... -
Assessment of human wildlife interactions, benefits attained and challenges faced by communities bordering Kibale National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The growing population, expansive development, global climate change and other environmental aspects put people and wildlife in competition for scarce resources and hence, unavoidable interactions of humans with animals ... -
Seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis and associated risk factors among cattle in Bubeke Sub county, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2023)Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, poses a significant threat to both animal and human health. Several species of Brucella exist and these affect different animal species including ... -
Return on investment of using artificial insemination in pigs on three selected farms in Wakiso District Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-18)In Uganda piggery farming is one of the most commonly practiced enterprises playing an important role in small-scale farming systems as a source of income and capital accumulation for use at critical times like medical ... -
Effects of drought on cattle and farmers’ coping strategies in Kakooge subcounty, Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)The study documented the effects of drought on cattle and farmers’ coping strategies in Kakooge subcounty, Nakasongola District. Nakasongola is one of the districts with in the cattle corridor that is renowned for its ... -
Knowledge attitude and practices of controlling ticks and tick-borne diseases among cattle farmers in Wakiso Subcounty in Wakiso District
(Makerere University Library, 2023-11)Subsistence farmers in Uganda who lack resources depend heavily on livestock rearing for their livelihood. Ticks and their associated diseases (TBDs) have a detrimental impact on both health and productivity, making them ... -
Prevalence and spectrum of helminths in free-ranging African buffaloes (syncerus caffer) in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Parasitic organisms, such as helminths, are known to inhabit and engage in interactions within communities consisting of multiple species. The prevalence, magnitude, and impacts of these concealed interactions remain ... -
Prevalence and factors of gastrointestinal helminth infections in cattle in Busaba sub-county Butaleja district, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Gastrointestinal helminthiasis is one of the major constraints of cattle production causing unthriftiness among the infected cattle leading to underperformance and depriving farmers of their economic benefits from cattle ... -
Assessment of waste management practices in backyard livestock farming systems in Kira municipality Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Globally the rate of urbanization is high and it is estimated that two thirds of the world will be residing in urban areas by 2050. Sub-Saharan Africa more so Uganda has illustrated this through the bursting populations ... -
Goats management practices, prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal nematodes in goats in West Division, Lira City
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This was a cross sectional study which aimed at determining goat’s management practices and the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in goats in West Division,Lira City. Data collection was carried out between March ... -
Prevalence of bovine subclinical mastitis in Kaato and Bunabtsale sub-counties a case study of Manafwa district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is one of the major factors affecting the productivity of dairy cattle all over the world. This study was conducted to establish the prevalence and determine the risk factors predisposing dairy ... -
Prevalence, gross and microscopic lung lesions of cattle slaughtered in Kampala city Abattoir, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Respiratory diseases by nature spread rapidly or are zoonotic and often lead to lung condemnations, and reduced cattle productivity. There is scanty information about prevalent respiratory diseases in Uganda. This cross ... -
Perceptions and attitudes towards urban green spaces: a case study of Kampala Metropolitan Area
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The quality of a city’s environment is manifested by its urban green spaces, which reflect in many ways, the quality of life and societal behavior found in it. This is because urban green spaces are important resources ... -
Evaluation of the antibacterial potential of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) extracts against escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Globally, there has been an increase in antibacterial drug resistance hence a lot of research has been geared to developing alternatives to combat the challenge. Insects such as Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) have been ...