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Assessment of acaricide use practices in livestock production by farmers in Bulangira Sub County, Kibuku district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Acaricide use malpractices are some of the factors that have led to emergence of acaricide resistant ticks in Uganda, which is a big threat to livestock industry. A cross sectional study was carried out in Bulangira Sub ...
characterization of Escherichia Coli isolated from chicken derived fecal samples in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health distress, that threatens attainment of Sustainable Development Goals. A high cost is incurred in the treatment of resistant bacterial infection in animals and humans. The ...
Assessment of reproductive categories of cattle slaughtered in Kalerwe and KCCA slaughter houses in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Slaughter of pregnant cattle has remained a global challenge and this imposes threat to animal industry. Slaughtering of pregnant cattle doesn’t only affect the animal welfare but also the economy at large. Additionally, ...
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, ...
Morphometric characterisation of fruits preferred by chimpanzees in Kibale National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Conservation and survival of chimpanzees in their respective habitats requires formulation of interventions that target reducing identified risks associated with dietary choices which tend to be socially maintained. A study ...
Assessing of the level of knowledge, attitude and practices in communities co-existing with bats around Queen Elizabeth conservation area
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
For conservation efforts to succeed it is imperative that people’s knowledge, attitude and practices are well understood and comprehensively addressed. The purpose of this study therefore was to establish the level of ...
Antimicrobial resistance profiles of selected mastitogenic bacteria on smallholder farms in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-09)
This study investigated antimicrobial resistance patterns of four most incriminated bacteria in mastitis infections in cattle, i.e., Escherichia Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella and Streptococcus spp. The ...
Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding snakebites among Purongo Subcounty community, Nwoya District
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Snakebite is a common public health problem with a high incidence all over the world. Critical information on snakebites knowledge and practices could be extremely beneficial in future management of patients. A cross-sectional ...
Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of animal handlers on the pre-slaughter welfare of sheep and goats in selected abattoirs in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021)
Sheep and goats suffer various welfare stresses during the time they spend at abattoirs before they can be slaughtered. This study aimed to assess animal handlers in two abattoirs in Kampala for their knowledge, attitudes ...
The status of animal welfare practices among poultry farmer’s in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Uganda’s population has increased drastically over the last 10 years, from 17.9 to 41.6 million people increasing the demand for animal products. Consequently, farmers intensified production changing from free range, to ...