Browsing by Subject "Dairy cows"
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Determinants of productivity of dairy cows in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)The purpose of this study was to explore the determinants of cow productivity; to enable farmers and Uganda at large exploit the competitive advantage in milk production for socio-economic development. The study employed ... -
Dynamics of mastitis and its control in the smallholder dairy system in Jinja district, in Uganda
(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 ... -
Effect of legume foliage supplementary feeding to dairy cattle offered Pennisetum purpureum basal diet on feed intake and manure quality
(National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2012)In smallholder zero grazing dairy systems of Uganda, elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is the main basal diet offered, and is supplemented with legume forages among others. Recent observations indicate reduction in ...