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Soil borne helminths and microbial contamination of longhorn grasshoppers (ruspolia differens) from selected districts of central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
In central Uganda, the consumption of the longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) is a traditional practice deeply rooted in the local culinary culture. However, concerns regarding the biological safety of these edible ...
Potential of developing a buffer zone for conservation of West Bugwe Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2023-07)
Uganda has one of the highest rates of forest loss globally. The disappearance of tropical forests in Uganda is a result of many pressures, both local and regional, acting in various combinations in different geographical ...
Prevalence and socio-economic effect of Bovine African Trypanosomosis in agro pastoral communities around Murchison Falls National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
A study was done to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of farmers on the control of the Bovine Trypanosomosis (BT), determine the prevalence, risk factors and species of trypanosomes associated with the disease ...
Effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi District Somalia
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
This study explored the effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi district Somalia. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of drought and flood on the ...
Investigating the occurrence of leptospira infection in the rodents captured in communities surrounding volcanoes national park, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance and Rodents/rats are known to be the most important reservoirs for leptospirosis. There is no data available on the epidemiology of leptospira infection in rodents ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of dairy cattle feeding in selected districts of major milksheds of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Feeding dairy cattle has remained a major challenge globally and particularly in Uganda hindering optimal productivity of animals and in turn limiting investment and income into dairy farming. A study was conducted in the ...
The effect of Vitamin E, Vitamin C on viability and performance of cryopreserved African Catfish (c.gariepinus) sperm.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
This study aimed to examine the effects of vitamin E and C supplementation on the viability of cryopreserved C. gariepinus sperm cells, fertility, and hatchability of the fish eggs. Sperm samples were collected from 30 C. ...
Prevalence and predisposing factors of cestode parasites in dogs in communities neighboring volcanoes National park, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)
The larval stages (metacestodes) of some cestode parasites of dogs and other carnivores, can
result in severe disease for intermediate hosts including humans, domestic as well as wildlife
animals.
A study was done to ...
Occurrence of potentially antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae isolated from feces of selected wildlife and cattle at the volcanoes National Park-Community Interface Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global health problems, and evidence shows its proliferation in wildlife, especially at the interface with livestock. This cross-sectional study aimed at determining the ...
Knowledge attitudes and practices of high-risk groups towards COVID-19 vaccination in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of high-risk groups towards the COVID-19 vaccination program in Kampala, Uganda, and to guide interventions improving uptake of the vaccine. A total of ...