College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB): Recent submissions
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The effect of Vitamin E, Vitamin C on viability and performance of cryopreserved African Catfish (c.gariepinus) sperm.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study aimed to examine the effects of vitamin E and C supplementation on the viability of cryopreserved C. gariepinus sperm cells, fertility, and hatchability of the fish eggs. Sperm samples were collected from 30 C. ... -
Investigation of the virulence markers and drivers enabling Escherichia Coli to cause neonatal and postweaning piglet diarrhea in Mukono and Masaka Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Piggery production is highly constrained by diseases with diarrhea in piglets being a major condition resulting in economic losses and piglet mortalities to smallholder farmers in Uganda. This cross-sectional study was ... -
Prevalence and predisposing factors of cestode parasites in dogs in communities neighboring volcanoes National park, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)The larval stages (metacestodes) of some cestode parasites of dogs and other carnivores, can result in severe disease for intermediate hosts including humans, domestic as well as wildlife animals. A study was done to ... -
Prevalence and patterns HIV-1 drug resistance among patients experiencing persistent low-level viremia on first-line antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)The emergence of HIV-1 drug resistance during the course of antiretroviral therapy limits the success of treatment programs. Evidence has shown that HIV infected people experiencing periods of persistent low-level viremia ... -
Prevalence of SARS CoV-2 and its Predisposing Factors Among Incoming Travelers at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda: A Retrospective Study
(Makerere University, 2023-11-20)The testing for SARS CoV-2 infections at points of entry has been a key strategy to control COVID-19 from entering countries. In order to determine the prevalence of SARS CoV-2 and its predisposing factors among travelers ... -
Prevalence of cryptosporidium oocysts, C.meleagridis and the predisposing factors among layer chicken in Kira municipality Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Cryptosporidium is an opportunistic parasite that affect a wide range of animal species including poultry and some species of the parasite are potentially zoonotic. Cryptosporidiosis has been reported in several avian spp. ... -
A cross-sectional study of paratuberculosis in cattle from selected districts of Western Uganda and analysis of potential virulence of selected strains
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Paratuberculosis (Johne’s Disease) caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is a devastating disease in many animals but most especially dairy cattle with serious economic losses in production. The disease ... -
Effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi District Somalia
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study explored the effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi district Somalia. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of drought and flood on the ... -
Investigating the occurrence of leptospira infection in the rodents captured in communities surrounding volcanoes national park, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance and Rodents/rats are known to be the most important reservoirs for leptospirosis. There is no data available on the epidemiology of leptospira infection in rodents ... -
Prevalence and predisposing factors of selected tick-borne diseases of cattle in Masaka District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are of great importance worldwide with a lot of impact on livestock production since they cause estimated annual losses of USD 13.9-18.7 billion. TBDs affect over 80% of cattle population worldwide ... -
Prevalence and socio-economic effect of Bovine African Trypanosomosis in agro pastoral communities around Murchison Falls National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-09)A study was done to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of farmers on the control of the Bovine Trypanosomosis (BT), determine the prevalence, risk factors and species of trypanosomes associated with the disease ... -
Challenges causing laboratory non-conformances affecting implementation of quality management systems towards accreditation in Teso Sub-Region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Uganda has made significant progress in implementing quality management systems (QMS) in clinical laboratories, resulting in 38 accredited facilities. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, impeding the attainment ... -
Carbapenem resistance genes in campylobacter coli and campylobacter jejuni isolated from chickens, and diarrheal children aged less than five years in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Campylobacter is one of the leading causes of food-borne diseases in humans worldwide. Like other zoonotic bacteria, Campylobacter has the potential to act as reservoirs and vehicles for the transmission of antimicrobial ... -
Powerplex® fusion (5c) 21 autosomal Short Tandem Repeat (STR) allele frequencies database and its forensic statistics for the Ugandan population
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Whereas STR allele frequencies database are used in human DNA relationship testing for accurate calculation of probability of identity, there is no published autosomal STR allele frequencies data based on the higher ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of dairy cattle feeding in selected districts of major milksheds of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Feeding dairy cattle has remained a major challenge globally and particularly in Uganda hindering optimal productivity of animals and in turn limiting investment and income into dairy farming. A study was conducted in the ... -
Spatial distribution of pulmonary tuberculosis patients with delays to seeking evaluation in five referral hospitals of Uganda and the associated predictors.
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Background: Decreasing tuberculosis (TB) transmission requires interventions targeting communities with greatest need. Understanding spatial distribution and predictors of pulmonary TB patient’s (PTB) delays seeking ... -
Insilico identification, characterisation of plasmodium falciparum hypothetical proteins and their assessment as molecular targets for malaria vaccine
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This thesis focused on malaria vaccinology and employed reverse vaccinology and molecular techniques to predict potential vaccine candidates against P. falciparum malaria. Reverse vaccinology is fundamentally an in silico ... -
Microbial and physicochemical quality of water in selected swimming pools in Kampala Metropolitan City
(Makerere University, 2023)Despite swimming pools being a health risk facility, no elaborate studies had been done to determine water quality of swimming pools in Kampala metropolitan city Uganda. A cross-sectional study was done to determine the ... -
Utility of the Taqman Array Card and characterisation of pathogens in humans with acute febrile illness
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Introduction: Attributing a causative agent to any Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) in a timely manner remains challenging, yet an important task towards clinical care and public health response. Therefore, there is need for a ... -
Knowledge attitudes and practices of high-risk groups towards COVID-19 vaccination in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of high-risk groups towards the COVID-19 vaccination program in Kampala, Uganda, and to guide interventions improving uptake of the vaccine. A total of ...