Browsing by Subject "Animal husbandry"
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Adaptation of small-scale livestock range farmers to climate change impacts in Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2017)The effects of climate change are progressively felt within the community, especially among vulnerable social groups like small-scale livestock farmers. This is due to their production systems that are nature based and ... -
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 ... -
Climate change perceptions, adaptation and mitigation strategies of livestock farmers in the Teso region Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-09)Agriculture on which the majority of the population in Teso depends as a livelihood source is prone to negative effects of climate change. This study is about a determination of local farmers understanding of climate change ... -
Factors affecting adoption of Boer goats production in Sembabule District
(2010-07)Livestock production in Uganda contributes 5.25% and 17% to total GDP and agricultural GDP respectively. Despite efforts to improve and increase goat production, most farmers are still keeping local breeds and even some ... -
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 affecting sustainability of goat productivity interventions in Uganda: a case study of Iganga District
(2010-09)Goats contribute greatly to the livelihoods of the rural communities by providing food and income security. As a result several organisations have come up to improve the production and productivity of goats by introduction ... -
Factors affecting the level of commercialization among cattle keepers in the pastoral areas of Uganda
(2010-11)Deliberate efforts have been made by the government of Uganda to commercialize agriculture through market and trade liberalisation. However, marketed livestock offtake has remained low contributing to the existing per ... -
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 ... -
Genetic diversity and differentiation of Ankole cattle populations in Uganda inferred from microsatellite data
(Elsevier, 2011-01-05)A total of 304 individuals from eight Ankole cattle populations of Uganda were analysed based on 19 microsatellite markers to investigate genetic diversity, relationships and population structure. Across all loci, 200 ... -
Genetic diversity and differentiation of Ankole cattle populations in Uganda inferred from microsatellite data
(Elsevier, 2011-01-05)A total of 304 individuals from eight Ankole cattle populations of Uganda were analysed based on 19 microsatellite markers to investigate genetic diversity, relationships and population structure. Across all loci, 200 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...