College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB): Recent submissions
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Caprine ovarian and uterine lesions: An abattoir survey
(Makerere University, 2009-08)Goat rearing is popular among Ugandan farmers especially the small scale farm holders. However, very limited information is available on the defects of the female reproductive organs despite their significance in guiding ... -
The dynamics of dairy production and marketing: A case of smallholder farmers in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)The dairy sector is one of the critical sectors in the East African Community (EAC) with a high potential for improving food security and welfare. In Uganda, the dairy industry has a good potential but various constraints ... -
The effect of interrupted Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) on the reconstitution of memory and naive T cells during tuberculosis treatment in HIV active pulmonary tuberculosis patients
(Makerere University, 2013-09)Human Immunodeficiency Virus type-1(HIV-1) and active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) both perturbe the immune system and lead to progression of each other. Administration of antiretroviral therapy ART) combined with ... -
Assessment of knowledge and detection of post weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome in pigs in selected Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-11)Postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS) is a globally emergent epizootic disease of swine. The disease caused by Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) was first detected and described in Western Canada and has since ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding rabies management among animal and human health workers in Mbale District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-11)Background: Rabies is a viral zoonosis, killing over 55000 people annually globally. The disease is endemic in Uganda. In the recent past Mbale District has persistently registered the highest number of suspected rabies ... -
Molecular characterization of Newcastle Disease Virus in domestic poultry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-06)Newcastle disease caused by Newcastle disease virus continues to be a threat to the poultry industry worldwide. The disease has become more pronounced in resource constrained households that rely on backyard poultry system ... -
Cytokine profiles to differentiate between active and latent tuberculosis infections in patients attending the Tuberculosis Clinic at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2013-02)Quantiferon based Interferon Gamma release Assays can diagnose exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb). These however do not differentiate between active and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). This study aimed at ... -
Serotypes of foot and mouth disease virus in African buffaloes and cattle in Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2014)A cross-section study was done in Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) to determine the FMDV serotypes circulating in buffaloes and cattle. Serum and oro-pharygeal fluids (probang samples) were collected from African ... -
Prevalence, control and antimicrobial susceptibilty patterns of bovine mastitis causing bacteria in Mityana District
(Makerere University, 2014)Mastitis is one of the most prevalent and costly diseases affecting the dairy industry worldwide and it is one of the most underestimated diseases of dairy cattle by many dairy cattle owners. A study was done in Mityana ... -
Production and productivity constraints of free-range chicken in Oyam District.
(Makerere University, 2008)The study was conducted in Oyam district among free range chicken keeping households who were mixed crop–livestock farmers keeping mainly cattle, goats and chicken with a mean number per household of 2.7±0.6, 3.6±0.3 and ... -
Prevalence of malaria anaemia and its association with RANTES and MCP-1 in children at Apac Hospital, an area of high malaria transmission in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-04)Anemia is one the most common clinical presentations of severe malaria in children. Chemokines are considered to play important roles in mechanisms of malaria anemia pathology. This study was aimed at establishing the ... -
Evaluation of Genetic Diversity among Glossina Fuscipes subpopulations from sleeping sickness foci in Uganda using Microsa Tellite DNA markers
(Makerere University, 2008-01)Vector population genetic structure is rarely analyzed yet it is important in the understanding of the epidemiology of vector borne diseases and their control. In this study, patterns of genetic variation in the tsetse fly ... -
Gender relations and their effect on livestock management in Uganda: A case study of Ciforo Sub-county, Adjumani District
(Makerere University, 2011-11)In livestock farming development and research projects, many scholars, scientist, policy makers and implementers often focus on ‗technology development‘, broadly understood as development of all kind of methods to improve ... -
Serological studies of Foot and Mouth disease in selected areas of Uganda with a focus on situation in cattle
(Makerere University, 2011)Until this study, information on the epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in livestock (specifically cattle) and wildlife in Uganda was very limited. Neither was there any detailed information on the seroprevalence ... -
Analysis of poultry traditional indigenous knowledge mystical systems and their role in control and prevention of poultry diseases, Masaka District.
(Makerere University, 2010-09)This study was done to analyse the poultry traditional indigenous knowledge mystical systems (TRIKOMS) and their role in control and prevention of poultry diseases in Masaka district, Uganda. This study aimed at, determining ... -
Detection and characterization of human influenza A virus isolates from patients attending Kayunga and Mulago Hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-09)Human influenza A viruses are known to cause severe illnesses and fatalities. Therefore, their continuous surveillance is crucial for the early detection and appropriate interventions through treatment therapies and ... -
Pig lymphnode lesions and an immunohistochemical analysis on selected abattoir-derived lymphnode samples for the presence of African Swine fever virus
(Makerere University, 2010-06)The economy of Uganda is largely dependent on agriculture, and both crop and animal production contribute up to 29.9% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Although pig products constitute an important source of ... -
Effect of helminth infections and antihelminthic treatment during pregnancy on antibody response to Tetanus immunisation in women and their babies
(Makerere University, 2010-11)Uganda is still among the 46 countries that have not yet achieved neonatal tetanus (NT) global elimination target despite its adoption of the WHO strategy to vaccinate against tetanus during pregnancy. Immunisation of ... -
Potential of cell cycle genes arath cycd2 and musa cycd2 for the improvement of transformation and regeneration efficiency of banana (cv “sukali ndiizi”)
(Makerere University, 2011-03)Available techniques for the genetic transformation with important genes could overcome some of the agronomic and environmental problems limiting conventional breeding of bananas. Although it is possible to transform ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in cattle in Gulu and Amuru Districts, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-03)A cross-sectional study was conducted in Gulu and Amuru districts in Northern Uganda to establish the seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis, its risk factors and the farmer awareness about the disease. This was prompted by ...