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Spatio-temporal patterns of anthrax outbreaks in cattle in Kween and Arua Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
A study was done to understand and compare the spatiotemporal patterns of cattle anthrax outbreaks with emphasis on progression, intensity, direction, and hotspot areas in Arua and Kween districts. Data were collected ...
Ticks and tick-borne diseases of cattle in selected districts of Uganda : zoonotic potential and public health implications
(Makerere University, 2022)
Background: According to the World Health Organization and other international health monitoring bodies, ticks have emerged as a major player in propagating human diseases, yet their involvement in zoonotic disease ...
Prevalence and predisposing factors of selected tick-borne diseases of cattle in Masaka District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are of great importance worldwide with a lot of impact on livestock production since they cause estimated annual losses of USD 13.9-18.7 billion. TBDs affect over 80% of cattle population worldwide ...
Evaluating of the effect of selected semen extenders on Ankole Longhorn bull semen under selected storage conditions
(Makerere University, 2023)
The use of high-quality semen for breed improvement and conservation has prompted extensive research to develop new extenders for preserving semen of different livestock breeds. Ankole longhorn cattle is a culturally ...