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The spatio-temporal trends Of FMD outbreaks in some districts of the cattle corridor in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly infectious viral disease that occurs in both wild and domestic animals. It is a disease of high significance to both the farmers and the Ugandan economy at large. In Uganda, FMD has ...
Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of klebsiella species associated with mastitis in cattle from Ssembabule District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-30)
Mastitis is one of the major burdens affecting the dairy sector lowering both the quality and quantity of milk. In an attempt to manage or prevent mastitis, farmers have resorted to frequent and irrational use of antimicrobial ...
Genetic evolution of influenza A H9N2 viruses isolated from domestic poultry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-10)
A(H9N2) avian influenza A viruses were first detected in Uganda in 2017 and have since
established themselves in live bird markets. The aim of this study was to establish the
subsequent genetic evolution of H9N2 viruses ...
Sero-prevalence and risk factors associated with Brucella Canis infection in dogs in Zombo District, Northwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
Canine brucellosis is an infectious debilitating disease of economic and public health significance in dogs worldwide. In Uganda, no systematic study has been conducted to establish the occurrence of the condition in dog ...
Spatial and temporal distribution of foot and mouth disease in cattle in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-07-12)
Background: Foot and Mouth disease is a notifiable transboundary disease, which is endemic in a large area of Sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. Recently, the disease has emerged from new areas, with a high impact, ...
Molecular characterisation of human respiratory adeno viruses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)
Background: Human adenoviruses (HAdV) are a diverse group of viruses causing a broad range of infections of the respirator y, urogenital, gastrointestinal tracts, and keratoconjunctivitis. Currently there are over 69 ...
Evaluation of somatic embryo production in three elite cassava farmer preferred Ugandan genotypes (Nasse13, Narocass1, and Nase19) and genetic transformation of Narocass1 using agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer
(Makerere University, 2023-05-15)
Friable embryogenic callus (FEC) production is a prerequisite for the genetic transformation of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), however, its induction first requires the generation of organised embryogenic structures ...
Investigation of the virulence markers and drivers enabling Escherichia Coli to cause neonatal and postweaning piglet diarrhea in Mukono and Masaka Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Piggery production is highly constrained by diseases with diarrhea in piglets being a major condition resulting in economic losses and piglet mortalities to smallholder farmers in Uganda. This cross-sectional study was ...
Prevalence and patterns HIV-1 drug resistance among patients experiencing persistent low-level viremia on first-line antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)
The emergence of HIV-1 drug resistance during the course of antiretroviral therapy limits the success of treatment programs. Evidence has shown that HIV infected people experiencing periods of persistent low-level viremia ...
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 ...