College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Identification of potential antigenic peptides of Bm86, Ra85A and Ra92A tick proteins using insilico tools and immune dot blot assay
(Makerere University, 2022-04-28)Ticks are the leading causes of losses the livestock sector in sub-Saharan Africa through the spread of tick-borne infections. They are mostly controlled by chemical acaricides. The use of anti-tick vaccine to control ticks ... -
Evaluation of a sample pooling strategy for SARS-COV-2 by real time PCR
(Makerere University, 2022)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) started as a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and became a global pandemic of international concern. Timely laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 of all samples ... -
Trypanosoma Brucei Brucei : host interactions associated with biological barrier traversal
(Makerere University, 2022)Trypanosoma brucei, the causative agents of African Trypanosomiasis cross different biological barriers resulting in serious disorders. This study investigated Trypanosome parasite host interactions associated with biological ... -
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 ... -
Detection of carbapenem resistance due to outer membrane porin alteration in non carbapenemase producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates from Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern which compromises the use of antibiotics in the fight against microbes. Carbapenems are the most effective antibiotics for the treatment of clinical infections ... -
Effects of cytokine gene polymorphisms on il-10, tnf-α levels and oxidative stress in sickle cell disease patients from Mulago hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-29)Sickle cell disease is a major cause of death in children under 5 years in Africa. Chronic oxidative stress and the release of inflammatory cytokines contribute to sickle cell disease pathogenesis and thus complicate the ... -
Ticks and tick-borne diseases of cattle in selected districts of Uganda : zoonotic potential and public health implications
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: According to the World Health Organization and other international health monitoring bodies, ticks have emerged as a major player in propagating human diseases, yet their involvement in zoonotic disease ... -
Rapid detection and antibiotic resistance of Group B Streptococcus from women at Kawempe Hospital Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)An accurate and rapid bedside test undertaken in labour ward to detect Group B Streptococcus (GBS) maternal colonization has the potential to improve the effectiveness of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis prevention ... -
Second-line drug resistance markers as indicators of time to sputum culture conversion among selected mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical isolates at the Uganda National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory
(2022)Drug-resistant TB continues to be a global public health crisis, with low treatment success rates for Multi Drug Resistant/ Rifampicin Resistant TB and Extensively Drug-Resistant TB. Achieving sustained bacteriological ... -
Antimicrobial resistance of staphylococcus aureus; knowledge, attitude, and practices on antibiotic use among farmers in Isingiro and Kamuli districts – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is fast becoming a big challenge as resistance to multiple drugs is rising rapidly. The emergence of resistant Staphylococcus aureus worldwide is life-threatening for both the human and ... -
Phytochemical composition of Capsicum frutescens and its effect on growth, carcass, organoleptic and feed cost parameters of indigenous and broiler chickens
(2022)Chicken meat is a major source of animal protein and its production has increased globally by 25% in the last decade mostly in Asia and Africa. However, due to the ever-increasing problem of antibiotic resistance, routine ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors of Brucellosis in Camel and herdsmen in Benadir Region Somalia
(Makerere University, 2022)Camel brucellosis is a contagious disease that is often presented in a chronic condition caused by Brucella and affects both animals and pastoralists. The disease has been partially assessed in Somalia, especially since ... -
Antimicrobial profiles of E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter spp from raw and roasted chicken meat. A case of vending points along selected highways in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Food-borne pathogens are an emerging threat in lieu of increased population growth and urbanization. Safety of ready-to-eat foods notably those on highways is questionable as several cases of gastro-intestinal issues have ... -
East Coast fever carrier status and Theileria parva breakthrough strains in recently ITM vaccinated cattle in Iganga District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)East Coast fever (ECF), a tick-borne disease caused by Theileria parva (T. parva) is the most important hindrance to the livestock industry in the eastern, central and southern Africa which is the major source of income ... -
Frequency of Factor V-Leiden, Prothrombin G20210A, and Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase mutations (c677t) among patients in Mulago sickle cell clinic
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Sickle cell diseases (SCD) is the major cause of death among children under 5 years. Some genetic polymorphisms associated with thrombophilia are known to increase the severity and frequency of this complication in sickle ... -
Knowledge and practice of dairy cattle zero grazing farmers in Kabale Municipality, South-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The study sought to examine the knowledge and practices of dairy cattle zero grazing farmers in Kabale municipality, Kabale district a south western region in Uganda. There has not been sufficient studies on farmers’ ... -
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 ... -
Spatio-temporal patterns of anthrax outbreaks in cattle in Kween and Arua Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)A study was done to understand and compare the spatiotemporal patterns of cattle anthrax outbreaks with emphasis on progression, intensity, direction, and hotspot areas in Arua and Kween districts. Data were collected ...