School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR) Collections: Recent submissions
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Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) feeding practices and their implications for egg quality
(Makerere University, 2022-12-23)This thesis is based on four studies (Paper I, II, III and IV) conducted to investigate Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) feeding practices in urban and peri-urban areas of Uganda, and their implications for egg ... -
Effects of Pest des Petits Ruminants on pastoralists' livelihoods and pastoral community resilience towards the disease spread in Galkayo District, Somalia
(Makerere University, 2022-12-05)Peste des Petits Ruminants is an acute or sub-acute highly contagious viral disease of small ruminants caused by Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus which is in the family of Paramyxoviruses and it is related to rinderpest, ... -
Gender dynamics and extent of women smallholder livestock farmers’ empowerment to control peste des petits ruminants and Newcastle disease, Sembabule District
(Makerere University, 2022-12)There is insufficient information that has been documented about women empowerment in smallholder livestock production in rural communities of Uganda. This study sought to establish the role of gender dynamics and small ... -
Socio-economic impact of dairy cattle zero grazing production system on the livelihoods of the rural poor in Uganda : a case study of Sironko Dairy Heifer Project
(Makerere University, 2012)This study was carried out in Sironko and Bulambuli Districts in Eastern Uganda and Sironko Dairy Heifer Project was used as a case study. Between 1998 and 2005, Sironko Dairy Heifer Project funded by Heifer International ... -
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 ... -
Effect of seasonal variation on milk sales and cattle vector-borne prevalence in Kiboga - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)The livestock sector in Uganda contributes 5% to the national GDP, 18.1% to agricultural GDP and 1- 1.5% to trade export value. However, livestock productivity is mainly affected by climate, disease vectors & diseases, and ... -
Assessment of poultry medication practices by farmers and veterinarians before specimen submission to Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-03)In Uganda, the private sector is the major player in the distribution and use of veterinary drugs. This coupled with the laxity among drug regulatory bodies has enabled easy accessibility of veterinary drugs by farmers and ... -
Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of propolis extracts from four ecological zones of Uganda: its potential application in livestock health.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)Propolis, a resinous bee product has been attracting global interest from the scientific community due to growing scientific evidence of its beneficial biological properties. While studies elsewhere document evidence of ... -
Financial analysis of beef cattle fattening systems in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)No studies had been done regarding the financial analysis of beef cattle fattening systems in Uganda. This study therefore assessed the financial performance of beef cattle fattening systems in Nakaseke District, Central ... -
Sero-prevalence of and risk factors for Brucellosis in sheep and goats in Gweri and Aukot in Soroti district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Brucellosis is a disease of economic importance in livestock and a public health concern in humans. It causes abortion among other signs in pregnant animals and therefore, causes losses in areas with large number of ... -
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of peste des petit ruminants in Nakasongola and Nakaseke districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-01)Peste des petits ruminants [PPR] is an acute highly contagious disease of small ruminants with high morbidity and mortality, leading to significant losses to farmers in Uganda. In Uganda, documented information on the ... -
Evaluation of diatomite for improved chicken productivity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)This study sought to assess the effect of diatomaceous earth (DE) on internal and ectoparasites and on productivity of commercial layer chicken raised under Ugandan environment. Data collection employed both qualitative ... -
Socio-economic effects of climate change among communities surrounding Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda : a gender perspective
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Climate change has been increasingly recognized as a global crisis threatening the livelihoods of rural communities in Africa. This study investigated the socio-economic effects of climate change among communities surrounding ... -
Occurrence of Hantavirus in rodents found in communities neighbouring Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-13)Hantaviruses are one of the most important groups of viruses that are carried by rodent species with pathogenic strains that can cause life-threatening diseases in humans. The study was conducted to determine the presence ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever of residents of Kyankwanzi and Kakumiro districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever(CCHF) is characterized by a sudden onset of high fever, chills, severe headache and gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Hemorrhagic manifestations occur during ... -
Evaluation of pig dung value addition using indigenous micro-organisms as an approach for sustainable horticulture in Kampala-Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)The purpose of this study was to establish the best approach to value addition of pig dung using Indigenous Micro-Organisms technology as a principle for sustainable horticulture in Kampala. Three different foodstuffs ... -
Evaluating the development of community based tourism in Bugala Island, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)A study was undertaken to evaluate the development of island tourism based on communitybased tourism (CBT) paradigm in Bugala Island, Kalangala District (Lake Victoria) by assessing the islands‟ community strength and ... -
Contribution of commonly used wild plants towards livelihoods of communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
(2018-10-01)A study on contribution of commonly used wild plants towards livelihoods was carried out in Butogota Town Council neighbouring Bwindi Impenetrable National park. The utilisation of wild plants and products is increasingly ... -
The influence of extension services on milk production among dairy farmers in South Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)In Africa, extension programs have been conceived as a service to extend research-based knowledge to the rural sector to improve the lives of farmers. However, today’s understanding of extension goes beyond technology ... -
Factors influencing technology adoption among small holder dairy farmers in Buikwe district
(2018-11-20)Low technology uptake is a problem in Buikwe District among smallholder dairy farmers who comprise of over 70% of dairy farmers in the district. The main objective of the study was to determine commonly used technologies ...