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Research – extension – farmer linkage system in the dairy sector in South-Western Uganda
(2011)
The study was conducted in South-western Uganda in the districts of Mbarara, Kabale and Kisoro to analyze the research – extension – farmer linkage system with the key focus on the dairy sector. Cross sectional survey ...
Factors affecting livestock restocking projects in South Teso of Eastern Uganda
(2008)
This study was undertaken among the restocked beneficiaries of Kumi and Bukedea Districts in Eastern Uganda. Kidongole in Bukedea district and Kobwin and Mukongoro in Kumi district were chosen for the study. Fourteen key ...
Factors influencing milk production in Cankuzo Province, Burundi
(2009-12)
Burundi is a country with ancient pastoral farming tradition where animal husbandry particularly of cattle, has always played an important role in the economy. The objective of this study was to find out how milk production ...
Improving productivity of small East African goats using native browse species
(Makerere University, 2015-12)
Despite the socio economic importance of goats to the livelihoods of the people especially in the rural communities, their productivity in terms of meat production is low (UNDP, 2007). This has mainly been attributed to ...
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 ...
Milk quality and on-farm factors leading to milk spoilage in Bugaaki Sub County, Kyenjojo District
(Makerere University, 2013-03)
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess milk quality and the on-farm factors responsible for milk spoilage. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect data from 115 households in addition to ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices of selected pig value chain actors and associated risk factors for African Swine Fever occurrence in Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2024)
Introduction: African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease that is a major cause of losses to pig farmers. This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the pig ...