• Prevalence of haemonchosis in goats and sheep slaughtered at Soroti abattoir 

  Walyomo, Allan (Busitema University, 2024)

  Haemonchosis disease is a significant parasitic infection affecting ruminants particularly goats and sheep. The study looked at the prevalence of haemonchosis in sheep and goats slaughtered at Soroti Abattoir, soroti ...
• Prevalence and risk factors of bovine tuberculosis in cattle of Butaleja district 

  Wabeya, Eli (Busitema University, 2024)

  Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a highly contagious disease that affects cattle populations worldwide and can also infect other wildlife species. However, the prevalence and factors contributing to its spread are not well ...
• Comparative prevalence of fasciola hepatica and fasciola gigantica in cattle slaughtered at Soroti city abattoir 

  Shida, Miracle (Busitema University, 2024)

  Liver fluke infection, or fascioliasis, is one of the most significant parasite disorders that affect humans, cattle, and other ruminant animals. For cattle ranchers and traders, fascioliasis results in significant financial ...
• Assessing the effect of livestock dung and domestic organic waste as substrates on the growth performance of black soldier fly larvae. 

  Owiny, Patrick (Busitema University, 2024)

  Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) is increasingly recognized for their dual role as a sustainable protein source for agriculture and aquaculture feeds and as an efficient method for organic waste disposal. This study aimed ...
• Determining the prevalence and causes of scours in suckling kids in Soroti district 

  Opio, Moses (Busitema University, 2024)

  Goat farming plays a crucial role in rural livelihoods, providing meat, milk and income to farmers. However, diseases such as scours pose a significant challenge to productivity, impacting both animal health and profitability. ...
• In vitro antitrematodal efficacy of selected medicinal plant extracts against adult liver flukes in cattle slaughtered at Soroti city abattoir 

  Okema, Ronaldo (Busitema University, 2024)

  Liver flukes, particularly Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, pose a significant health threat to cattle, leading to substantial economic losses in the livestock industry. Synthetic anthelmintic treatments have been ...
• The prevalence and associated risk factors of coccidiosis in indigenous bird population in Namokora sub county, Kitgum district. 

  Ojara, Ambrose (Busitema University, 2024)

  Coccidiosis, a parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the genus Eimeria, poses a significant threat to poultry farming worldwide and in our country Uganda. This study examined the prevalence and associated risk factors ...
• Effects of using okra seed powder as a supplement on weight gain and growth performance of broiler birds in Getom sub-county, Katakwi district. 

  Ocen, John Robert (Busitema University, 2024)

  The study investigated the effects of using okra seed powder as a dietary supplement on the weight gain and growth performance of broiler birds in Getom Sub-County, Katakwi District. Given the nutritional potential of okra ...
• Assessing the feeding practices of small scale holder poultry farmers on scavenging poultry in Kalaki district. 

  Oboi, Ambrose (Busitema University, 2024)

  This study aimed to assess poultry feeding practices, feed types, and demographic characteristics among small-scale poultry farmers in Kalaki District, Eastern Uganda, and to analyze their impact on productivity. Data were ...
• Prevalence of cysticercosis due to cystic echinococcosis and taenia hydatigena in small ruminants slaughtered at kampala city abattoir 

  Namakula, Shakirah (Busitema University, 2024)

  To ascertain the prevalence of Cysticercus tenuicollis (CT) and cystic echinococcosis (CE) in sheep and goats, a survey was conducted at Kampala city abattoir. The study aimed at determining the occurrence of the two ...
• Prevalence of bovine anaplasmosis in Bulidha sub county, Bugiri district. 

  Mukwaya, Joseph (Busitema University, 2024)

  Bovine anaplasmosis, caused by the intracellular bacterium Anaplasma marginale, is a vector borne disease that presents significant health risks to cattle and leads to economic losses in the livestock sector. This study ...
• Major causes of organ condemnation and financial losses in cattle slaughtered at Busia municipal abattoir 

  Mangeni, Andrew (Busitema University, 2024)

  Organ condemnation at abattoirs significantly impacts the economic viability of meat processing facilities and compromises meat safety. This study analyzed organ condemnation causes and their financial consequences at the ...
• Assessment of factors affecting the quality of hides and skin in Budaka town council 

  Maganda, Keneth (Busitema University, 2024)

  The hide and skin industry in Budaka Town Council is characterized by a predominantly male workforce (65%), with a significant representation of middle-aged individuals (47% aged 28-38 years). This demographic trend reflects ...
• Anticoccidial-free management strategies in selected poultry farms in Bbaale county, Kayunga district, Uganda 

  Luvuma, Eria (Busitema University, 2024)

  The research was an applied research addressing the challenge of controlling coccidiosis in poultry without relying on anticoccidial. With the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of anticoccidal-free management strategies ...
• Assessing the comparative efficacy of selected medicinal plants against tick larvae in Namalu sub-county, Nakapiripirit district 

  Leese, Adam (Busitema University, 2024)

  Plants are a major source of medicinal agents and an increasing number of modern drugs have been isolated from plant based sources for their use in traditional medicine. About 80% of the world’s inhabitants rely on traditional ...
• Prevalence of salmonella and escherichia coli bacteria in broiler meat sold in Kalerwe market in Kampala district in Uganda 

  Kiwanuka, Joseph (Busitema University, 2024)

  The prevalence of Salmonella and E. coli bacteria in broiler meat, has become a pressing issue in recent years due to the potential health risks causing public health problems, like gastrointestinal infections which manifest ...
• Comparative study of crude neem leaf powder with albendazole (12.5%) on management of gastrointestinal nematodes in infected goats in the Okello goat farm in the Arapai sub-county. 

  Kimono, Flavia (Busitema University, 2024)

  Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) pose a significant health challenge to goats, affecting productivity and welfare in rural areas. Chemical anthelmintics like albendazole are commonly used for nematode control, but concerns ...
• Factors affecting the adoption of cage fish farming in Kalangala town council, Kalangala district. 

  Kajjabwangu, Joseph (Busitema University, 2024)

  The adoption of cage fish farming in Kalangala Town Council, Kalangala District, presents a significant opportunity to enhance local livelihoods, combat food insecurity, and contribute to economic development. Despite ...
• Assessment of bacterial contamination in beef from the slaughter slab, abattoir and butcheries of Amuria town council, Amuria district. 

  Eyou, Peter (Busitema University, 2024)

  Assessment of bacterial contamination in beef from the abattoir, slaughter slab and butcheries of Amuria town council was conducted with objectives of finding out the dominant contaminating bacteria in beef and to find out ...
• Assessing farmers’ perception towards breeding methods on conception rates of cattle in Bukedea district 

  Ekusai, Stanely (Busitema University, 2024)

  This study aimed at assessing the effect of breeding methods on conception rates of cattle in Bukedea district. The research study was inspired by the need to improve reproductive performance of cows as it’s of significance ...

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