Browsing by Author "Kugonza, D.R."
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Accuracy of pastoralists’ memory-based kinship assignment of Ankole cattle: a microsatellite DNA analysis
Kugonza, D.R.; Kiwuwa, G.H.; Mpairwe, D.; Jianlin, H.; Nabasirye, M.; Okeyo, A.M.; Hanotte, O. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2011-06)This study aimed to estimate the level of relatedness within Ankole cattle herds using autosomal microsatellite markers and to assess the accuracy of relationship assignment based on farmers’ memory. Eight cattle populations ... -
Extent of commercialization of indigenous chicken production in Northern Uganda
Aryemo, I.P.; Kule, E.; Kugonza, D.R.; Okot, M.W.; Mugonola, B. (RUFORUM, 2016)Indigenous chicken production has been recognized as an avenue to improve livelihoods of the rural households in Northern Uganda, where they provide meat, eggs and income. Venturing into commercial indigenous chickens is ... -
Prevalence of varroa mite infestations among honey bee colonies in Uganda
Namayanja, D.; Akol, A.M.; Kugonza, D.R. (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, RUFORUM, 2016-10)Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are well adapted insects with great economic importance as pollinators and honey producers. However, their health is being threatened by various diseases and pests among which is the Varroa mite ... -
Productivity and morphology of Ankole cattle in three livestock production systems in Uganda
Kugonza, D.R.; Nabasirye, M.; Mpairwe, D.; Hanotte, O.; Okeyo, A.M (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2011)Phenotypic characterization is critical in breed improvement and conservation. To determine the performance and morphological features of Ankole cattle in three livestock production systems (LPS) of Uganda, 248 farms were ... -
Productivity and morphology of Ankole cattle in three livestock production systems in Uganda
Kugonza, D.R.; Nabasirye, M.; Mpairwe, D.; Hanotte, O.; Okeyo, A.M. (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2011)Phenotypic characterization is critical in breed improvement and conservation. To determine the performance and morphological features of Ankole cattle in three livestock production systems (LPS) of Uganda, 248 farms were ...