• Anti-microbial activity of selected medicinal plant extracts used in the management of diarrhea in sheep and goats in Busoga region (Iganga district). 

  Kakaire, Joshua (Busitema University, 2024)

  The health status and productivity of small ruminants i.e. sheep and goats is key in the development of the livestock industry of Uganda and particularly Iganga district. However gastrointestinal challenges majorly diarrhoea ...
• Risk factors of CCPP occurrence in Wera and Amolo sub-counties, Aamuria district 

  Odeke, Stephen Engoru (Busitema University, 2024)

  Introduction Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) is a devastating disease of goats caused by Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. Capripneumoniae (Mccp). A cross sectional study was conducted in the district of Amuria ...
• Evaluation of cattle herd structure in the agro-pastoral districts of Soroti and Katakwi 

  Khamis, Ashiraf (Busitema University, 2024)

  This study addresses the critical aspects of cattle herd structure in Soroti and Katakwi districts, Uganda, emphasizing the significance of understanding the composition, demographics, and management practices for sustainable ...
• Azolla pinnata, a potential protein ingredient for turkey production 

  Sejjongo, Ivan (Busitema University, 2024)

  Background and Aim: The poultry industry is one of the most profitable businesses of agriculture in Uganda as it provides nutritious meat and eggs for human consumption within the shortest possible time. The most important ...
• Evaluation of microbial load of selected broiler feeds sold among different companies in Soroti city. 

  Latabu, Lillian Otika (Busitema University, 2024)

  The study took place in Soroti city to evaluation of microbial load of selected broiler feeds sold among different companies. The general objective was to evaluate the microbial load of selected broiler feeds sold among ...
• Analysis of marketing channels of goats and traders’ practices in Arapai sub county, Soroti district 

  Lotyang, Fredrick (Busitema University, 2024)

  The study involved analyzing the marketing channels of goats and trader’s practices in Arapai Sub County, Soroti District. The sample size was 60 respondents both goats’ traders at community level and Arapai market. The ...
• Efficacy of cassava leaf powder on nematodes in porcine in Kyere town council, Serere district. 

  Amoding, Naume (Busitema University, 2024)

  The piggery enterprise under livestock sector is also growing in certain regions due to improved production technologies however; one of the biggest difficulties has been in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes that ...
• Assessment of moisture content, pH and total aflatoxin levels of broiler feeds stored using different methods 

  Akumu, Manjeri (Busitema University, 2024)

  This research study aimed at investigating the impact of using different storage methods on broiler feed quality, focusing on moisture content, pH levels, and aflatoxin levels over a four-week period. Random sampling was ...
• Investigating the level of contamination of fresh Nile perch (lates niloticus) by escherichia coli and salmonella from lalle landing site, Arapai market and Soroti main market. 

  Ajaruva, Nana Annet (Busitema University, 2024)

  Fish and fish products are a food with a high nutritional value, however fish may contain Escherichia coli and salmonella which cause foodborne infection out breaks in humans. The aim of the study was to identify and compare ...
• Determination of the constraints to bee keeping and adoption of the beekeeping technologies in Manafwa town council, Manafwa district 

  Khamuka, Irene (Busitema University, 2024)

  Beekeeping is the rearing of honey bees for the production of bee products like honey, bee wax, propolis and royal jelly that can be sold to generate income for bee farmers. Honey bees are ecologically more important as ...
• Food safety knowledge, attitude and practices among meat handlers in abattoir and retail shops of south division in Moroto municipality, Uganda 

  Aleper, Brenda Kiyonga (Busitema University, 2024)

  A cross-sectional study was carried out among 94 meat handlers working in abattoir and retail meat shops of south division, Moroto municipality to assess their food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP’s). A ...
• Evaluating curcumin as a potential feed additive in broiler production 

  Nakiyijja, Deo Angella (Busitema University, 2024)

  Antibiotic resistance is a major global threat that jeopardises the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents in treating infectious diseases. One of the main drivers of antibiotic resistance is the excessive and inappropriate ...
• Evaluation of animal welfare and productive performance of oxen used for draught power in Nagongera town council and Nagongera sub county, Tororo district. 

  Awino, Doreen (Busitema University, 2024)

  Draught animal power technology, also known as animal traction, is the use of domesticated animals, primarily horses, donkeys, and oxen, to provide power for various agricultural and transportation tasks. This study was ...
• Quantitative phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extracts of capsicum annuum leaves and roots 

  Mendwe, Amanya Patrick (Busitema University, 2024)

  The research was conducted at Busitema University for a period of one month, plant materials were collected in Soroti City. The bioactive components in Capsicum annum leaves and roots were extracted by soxhelet reaction ...
• Quantitative phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extracts of carica papaya seeds 

  Kachembe, Eddy Moses (Busitema University, 2024)

  The study aimed at conduct a quantitative phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extracts of Carica papaya, with a focus on comparing the phytochemical composition of the leaves and seeds. The research employed various ...
• Anti-microbial activity of ethanolic medicinal plant extracts used in management of diarrhoea in cattle in the mount Elgon region (Mbale district) 

  Masawi, Mary (Busitema University, 2024)

  Traditional knowledge and practice have been employed by local communities and herbalist to manage cattle diarrhea, but their potential as effective agents against diarrhea-causing pathogens in cattle have not been ...
• Prevalence of hydatidosis in goats and sheep slaughtered at Iganga municipal council abattoir. 

  Njuba, Denis (Busitema University, 2024)

  There is no data about the prevalence of hydatidosis in goats and sheep slaughtered at Iganga municipal abattoir despite it posing a huge risk to the population. In addition, diseases drain a country’s economy and therefore ...
• Nutrient digestibility of moringa oleifera seed meal rations fed to grower pigs at Arapai campus farm. 

  Bwire, Augustine (Busitema University, 2024)

  Moringa oleifera is a highly valuable plant that is gaining value basing on its nutrient profile in consideration with soya bean meal a known plant protein source. However, with increasing competition for plant proteins ...
• Replacement of soybeans with cow peas as an alternative protein source for feeding broiler chicken in Soroti district. 

  Muzahura, Ackleo (Busitema University, 2024)

  Cowpea is a drought- and salinity-tolerant crop and is used as a multipurpose crop, with its grains and leaves being excellent sources of nutrition for both humans and livestock. An experiment was conducted with the aim ...
• Estimation of cost of liver lost due to fascioliasis in Soroti and Katakwi districts 

  Ayesigamukama, Emmanuel (Busitema University, 2024)

  Fascioliasis is a parasitic infection of livestock caused by liver flukes of the genus Fasciola. It affects the health and productivity of animals causing economic losses due to liver condemnation and reduced meat quality. ...

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