School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR): Recent submissions
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Bovine mastitis on selected farms in Kamwenge District: prevalence and antibiograms of the causative bacteria
(Makerere university, 2022-10-10)Bovine mastitis is an inflammation of the parenchyma of mammary glands characterized by physical, chemical, and usually bacteriological changes in milk, and pathological changes in glandular tissues of the udder. It is a ... -
Effect of seasonal variation on milk sales and cattle vector-borne prevalence in Kiboga - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)The livestock sector in Uganda contributes 5% to the national GDP, 18.1% to agricultural GDP and 1- 1.5% to trade export value. However, livestock productivity is mainly affected by climate, disease vectors & diseases, and ... -
Assessment of poultry medication practices by farmers and veterinarians before specimen submission to Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-03)In Uganda, the private sector is the major player in the distribution and use of veterinary drugs. This coupled with the laxity among drug regulatory bodies has enabled easy accessibility of veterinary drugs by farmers and ... -
Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of propolis extracts from four ecological zones of Uganda: its potential application in livestock health.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)Propolis, a resinous bee product has been attracting global interest from the scientific community due to growing scientific evidence of its beneficial biological properties. While studies elsewhere document evidence of ... -
Financial analysis of beef cattle fattening systems in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)No studies had been done regarding the financial analysis of beef cattle fattening systems in Uganda. This study therefore assessed the financial performance of beef cattle fattening systems in Nakaseke District, Central ... -
Sero-prevalence of and risk factors for Brucellosis in sheep and goats in Gweri and Aukot in Soroti district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Brucellosis is a disease of economic importance in livestock and a public health concern in humans. It causes abortion among other signs in pregnant animals and therefore, causes losses in areas with large number of ... -
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of peste des petit ruminants in Nakasongola and Nakaseke districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-01)Peste des petits ruminants [PPR] is an acute highly contagious disease of small ruminants with high morbidity and mortality, leading to significant losses to farmers in Uganda. In Uganda, documented information on the ... -
Evaluation of diatomite for improved chicken productivity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)This study sought to assess the effect of diatomaceous earth (DE) on internal and ectoparasites and on productivity of commercial layer chicken raised under Ugandan environment. Data collection employed both qualitative ... -
Socio-economic effects of climate change among communities surrounding Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda : a gender perspective
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Climate change has been increasingly recognized as a global crisis threatening the livelihoods of rural communities in Africa. This study investigated the socio-economic effects of climate change among communities surrounding ... -
Occurrence of Hantavirus in rodents found in communities neighbouring Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-13)Hantaviruses are one of the most important groups of viruses that are carried by rodent species with pathogenic strains that can cause life-threatening diseases in humans. The study was conducted to determine the presence ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever of residents of Kyankwanzi and Kakumiro districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever(CCHF) is characterized by a sudden onset of high fever, chills, severe headache and gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Hemorrhagic manifestations occur during ... -
Evaluation of pig dung value addition using indigenous micro-organisms as an approach for sustainable horticulture in Kampala-Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)The purpose of this study was to establish the best approach to value addition of pig dung using Indigenous Micro-Organisms technology as a principle for sustainable horticulture in Kampala. Three different foodstuffs ... -
Evaluating the development of community based tourism in Bugala Island, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)A study was undertaken to evaluate the development of island tourism based on communitybased tourism (CBT) paradigm in Bugala Island, Kalangala District (Lake Victoria) by assessing the islands‟ community strength and ... -
Contribution of commonly used wild plants towards livelihoods of communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
(2018-10-01)A study on contribution of commonly used wild plants towards livelihoods was carried out in Butogota Town Council neighbouring Bwindi Impenetrable National park. The utilisation of wild plants and products is increasingly ... -
The influence of extension services on milk production among dairy farmers in South Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)In Africa, extension programs have been conceived as a service to extend research-based knowledge to the rural sector to improve the lives of farmers. However, today’s understanding of extension goes beyond technology ... -
Factors influencing technology adoption among small holder dairy farmers in Buikwe district
(2018-11-20)Low technology uptake is a problem in Buikwe District among smallholder dairy farmers who comprise of over 70% of dairy farmers in the district. The main objective of the study was to determine commonly used technologies ... -
Nutritive and economic value of hydroponic barley fodder in kuroiler chicken diets
(Makerere University, 2018-09-29)The unstable price of commercial feed is a threat to sustainable agricultural development; thus, an experiment was conducted to assess the nutritive and economic value of hydroponic barley fodder produced using locally ... -
Elephant population ecology and conflict dynamics in Nimule National Park landscape
(Makerere University, 2015-10)This study focused on savanna elephant ecology represented by its abundance, distribution in space and time and impact on human livelihoods in the Nimule National Park landscape. Several direct and indirect methods were ... -
Epidemiology of enterotoxigenic escherichia coli and salmonella diarrhea in piglets and weaners from northern and eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Uganda is an emerging pig producer in Africa and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), salmonellae and transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) infections could be of importance, particularly to farmers with low ... -
Community knowledge, attitude, practices and opportunities for one health approach in control of peste des petit ruminants in Marigat District, Kenya
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a contagious viral disease of small ruminants transmitted by direct contact or contaminated fomites and characterized by depression, fever and pneumo-gastroenteritis. The disease has ...