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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 ...
Effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi District Somalia
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
This study explored the effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi district Somalia. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of drought and flood on the ...
Occurrence of potentially antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae isolated from feces of selected wildlife and cattle at the volcanoes National Park-Community Interface Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global health problems, and evidence shows its proliferation in wildlife, especially at the interface with livestock. This cross-sectional study aimed at determining the ...
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 ...