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Effects of feeding system on performance of finishing Ankole cattle and Mubende goats
(2010)
Meat production in Uganda relies grossly on the local animal genotypes raised under extensive production systems. The productivity of the animals varies widely with changes in pasture quantity and quality in different ...
The potential of Moringa oleifera, Syzygium cumini and Artocarpus heterophyllus seeds as coagulants in treatment of surface water
(Makerere University, 2012-04)
The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Moringa, Java plum and Jackfruit seeds as coagulants in treatment of turbid water. Pond water samples were collected and classified into low, medium and high initial turbidities ...
Optimizing phosphorus availability for bean production on a high altitude andosol
(Makerere University, 2011-08)
In Sub-Saharan Africa, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a food security and income sourcing crop as well as a contributor to soil fertility improvement through biological nitrogen fixation. In Uganda, bean production ...
Evaluation of soil and soil improvement methods for ginger production in Ntenjeru Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Organic ginger production is one of the upcoming commercial farming systems in Uganda most prominent in the central part of the country. There was a growing concern about ginger production and its profitability in order ...
Development of a drinkable, peanut-based therapeutic food.
(2012)
Malnutrition plays a major role in child morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence in Uganda continues to be an area of public concern. High ingredient costs continue to hamper local production of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic ...
Mycorrhizal assemblages and potential for enhancing growth of calliandra calothyrsus and sorghum bicolor in degraded lands: the case of Mabira Forest Reserve and semi-arid Soroti
(Makerere University, 2010-04)
Forest degradation has been going on at an alarming rate, threatening the stability of many ecosystems in Uganda. In the last few decades, several restoration attempts have been made but the process has been very slow and ...
Assessment of dietary intake and nutritional status of children (under five years) who are HIV positive attending The Aids Support Organization (TASO) Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2010-11)
BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS still remains a challenging pandemic worldwide, with Sub-Saharan African being the most affected region. In Uganda, the impact of the disease at household, community and national level has been enormous. ...
Socio-economic assessment of biogas production and utilization in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Uganda is endowed with different energy sources. However, the country continues to experience acute energy supply shortages because of the heavy reliance on few traditional sources. Dependence on the traditional energy ...
The effect of feeding sweet potato vine-based partial milk substitute on performance of Friesian bull-calves
(2010-09)
The study was conducted to investigate the potential of a partial milk substitute (PMS) based on sweet potato vines, on performance of Friesian bull calves. Twenty five new-born Friesian calves (mean weight 38.71 ± 4.56 ...
Utilization of indegenous woodland trees in and around Kachung Forest Reserve in Dokolo District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
The utilisation and conservation of indigenous trees in and around Kachung woodland forest reserve were assessed from January to June, 2009. The aim of the study was to examine the uses and conservation of the indigenous ...