Browsing by Author "Vaarst, M."
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Dynamics of mastitis and its control in the smallholder dairy system in Jinja district, in Uganda
Byarugaba, D. K.; Nakavuma, J. L.; Laker, C.; Barasa, A. C.; Vaarst, M. (2003)A study was conducted in Jinja district to collect data on the occurrence, risk factors, current control methods of mastitis, drug resistance patterns of bacteria isolates, and also to establish the farmers' knowledge and ... -
Participatory livestock farmer training for improvement of animal health in rural and peri-urban smallholder dairy herds in Jinja, Uganda
Vaarst, M.; Byarugaba, D. K.; Nakavuma, J.; Laker, C. (Springer Verlag, 2007-01-13)Within the framework of a research project investigating methods to decrease mastitis incidence, farmer groups for participatory training in a modified Farmer Field School approach were initiated in order to improve animal ... -
Participatory livestock farmer training for improvement of animal health in rural and peri-urban smallholder dairy herds in Jinja, Uganda
Vaarst, M.; Byarugaba, D. K.; Nakavuma, J.; Laker, C. (Springer, 2007-01-13)Within the framework of a research project investigating methods to decrease mastitis incidence, farmer groups for participatory training in a modified Farmer Field School approach were initiated in order to improve animal ... -
The prevalence of serum antibodies to tick-borne infections in Mbale District, Uganda: by agro-ecological zone, grazing management and age of cattle
Akiiki, C. Rubaire; Onen, J.Okello; Nasinyama, G.; Vaarst, M.; Kabagambe, E. K.; Mwayi, W.; Musunga, D.; Wandukwa, W. (University of Wisconsin, 2004)Between August and October 2000, a cross-sectional study was conducted in smallholder dairy farms in Mbale district, Uganda to assess the prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases under different grazing systems and ...