School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources (SVAR)
Recent Submissions
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Exploring the potential of Nile perch fish processing wastes for animal feed
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Nile perch fish is of a high socioeconomic importance and very popular on the international market for its numerous nutritional benefits (Asnake, 2018). There are seventeen Nile Perch fish processing along the Lake Victoria ... -
Assessment for aflatoxin levels in chicken layer feeds and eggs from selected farms in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Aflatoxin contamination poses a significant threat to animal production, food safety and human health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where conditions for its production are favorable. In this context, a ... -
Occurrence of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) among cattle slaughtered at Arua City Abattoir
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is an infectious respiratory disease of cattle caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. Mycoides SC. The disease is endemic in many countries of Africa including Uganda. However, there ... -
Serological and molecular epidemiology of Zoonotic Rickettsia in Arthropod vectors and humans in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Rickettsioses are emerging, neglected infectious diseases caused by obligate intracellular Gram-negative bacteria transmitted by arthropod vectors to humans. The diseases are febrile in nature and are difficult to diagnose. ... -
Potential of developing a buffer zone for conservation of West Bugwe Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Uganda has one of the highest rates of forest loss globally. The disappearance of tropical forests in Uganda is a result of many pressures, both local and regional, acting in various combinations in different geographical ... -
Thyroid function among diabetic patients at Mengo Hospital Kampala
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2010)Several thyroid malfunctions occur in diabetes mellitus, and thyroid dysfunction may complicate control of diabetes. An association between diabetes mellitus and autoimmune thyroid disease was suspected from previous ... -
Prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in patients at Mengo Hospital
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2012)Retrospective cross sectional descriptive study was done to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in patients who were clinically diagnosed with signs and symptoms of CVDs from January – December ... -
Comparative study of Ziehl Neelsen and Auramine-O staining methods for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2010)This study cross sectional study was designed to compare the performance of Ziehl Neelsen staining and Auramine fluorescent microscopy staining techniques in detecting the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum. ... -
Prevalence of brucellosis among meat handlers at Uganda Meat Industries Limited, Kampala, Uganda
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2012)A study was done to determine the prevalence of brucellosis among meat handlers at Uganda Meat Industries Limited, Nakawa, Kampala district. Also the meat handler’s knowledge concerning the brucellosis clinical features ... -
Soil borne helminths and microbial contamination of longhorn grasshoppers (ruspolia differens) from selected districts of central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)In central Uganda, the consumption of the longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) is a traditional practice deeply rooted in the local culinary culture. However, concerns regarding the biological safety of these edible ... -
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 ... -
The effect of Vitamin E, Vitamin C on viability and performance of cryopreserved African Catfish (c.gariepinus) sperm.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study aimed to examine the effects of vitamin E and C supplementation on the viability of cryopreserved C. gariepinus sperm cells, fertility, and hatchability of the fish eggs. Sperm samples were collected from 30 C. ... -
Prevalence and predisposing factors of cestode parasites in dogs in communities neighboring volcanoes National park, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)The larval stages (metacestodes) of some cestode parasites of dogs and other carnivores, can result in severe disease for intermediate hosts including humans, domestic as well as wildlife animals. A study was done to ... -
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 ... -
Investigating the occurrence of leptospira infection in the rodents captured in communities surrounding volcanoes national park, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance and Rodents/rats are known to be the most important reservoirs for leptospirosis. There is no data available on the epidemiology of leptospira infection in rodents ... -
Prevalence and socio-economic effect of Bovine African Trypanosomosis in agro pastoral communities around Murchison Falls National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-09)A study was done to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of farmers on the control of the Bovine Trypanosomosis (BT), determine the prevalence, risk factors and species of trypanosomes associated with the disease ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of dairy cattle feeding in selected districts of major milksheds of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Feeding dairy cattle has remained a major challenge globally and particularly in Uganda hindering optimal productivity of animals and in turn limiting investment and income into dairy farming. A study was conducted in the ... -
Knowledge attitudes and practices of high-risk groups towards COVID-19 vaccination in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of high-risk groups towards the COVID-19 vaccination program in Kampala, Uganda, and to guide interventions improving uptake of the vaccine. A total of ... -
Brucellosis at human- domestic animal interface in Greater Bahr El-Ghazal States, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Backgroung: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella spp, mainly Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis, Brucella suis and Brucella canis. It is endemic in the Mediterranean basin, Middle East countries. In ... -
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 ...
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