College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB): Recent submissions
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices about nosocomial infections and antibiotic susceptibility among Staphylococcus aureus isolated from surfaces in Nakasongola Military Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Antibiotic resistance in nosocomial infection (NI) management is a major problem globally. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices about nosocomial infections, antibiotic resistance and to ... -
Evaluation of somatic embryo production in three elite cassava farmer preferred Ugandan genotypes (Nasse13, Narocass1, and Nase19) and genetic transformation of Narocass1 using agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer
(Makerere University, 2023-05-15)Friable embryogenic callus (FEC) production is a prerequisite for the genetic transformation of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), however, its induction first requires the generation of organised embryogenic structures ... -
Brucellosis at human- domestic animal interface in Greater Bahr El-Ghazal States, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Backgroung: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella spp, mainly Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis, Brucella suis and Brucella canis. It is endemic in the Mediterranean basin, Middle East countries. In ... -
Biosecurity knowledge, attitudes and practices of livestock farmers on selected farms of Kamwenge District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)Worldwide, infectious are diseases are on the rise, hence strengthening farm biosecurity is vital to stabilize livestock production, protect economies, human health, the environment, and social cultural values. Limited ... -
Prevalence of sickle cell traits in samples from Western Uganda and validation of one spot restriction fragment length polymorphism assay at the Central Public Health Laboratories
(Makerere University, 2023-04-12)The sickle cell trait gene in population poses a future threat of sickle cell disease in children whenever there is pairing of carrier/trait parents. Most of the patients seeking sickle cell disease and trait testing are ... -
Evaluation of cloud marketing as an avenue for sale of chicken by smallholder farmers in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)The purpose of this study was to evaluate cloud marketing as an avenue for sale of chicken from smallholder farms in Kampala City, Uganda. Four consistent meat producing chicken farmers were randomly selected from 13 ... -
Genetic determinants of protein digestibility in selected sorghum multi-parent advanced generation intercross (magic) population
(Makerere University, 2022-11-29)Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a cereal consumed all over the world especially in arid and semi-arid areas where it is a staple food. It is also used as fodder for animals in the developed countries and also as a merging ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of klebsiella species associated with mastitis in cattle from Ssembabule District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-30)Mastitis is one of the major burdens affecting the dairy sector lowering both the quality and quantity of milk. In an attempt to manage or prevent mastitis, farmers have resorted to frequent and irrational use of antimicrobial ... -
Biosecurity assessment of commercial chicken farms for highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in Wakiso District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)This study assessed the biosecurity level of commercial chicken farms for highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in Uganda with a case study of Wakiso district in the central region of Uganda. A cross-sectional study ... -
The spatio-temporal trends Of FMD outbreaks in some districts of the cattle corridor in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly infectious viral disease that occurs in both wild and domestic animals. It is a disease of high significance to both the farmers and the Ugandan economy at large. In Uganda, FMD has ... -
Molecular characterisation of human respiratory adeno viruses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)Background: Human adenoviruses (HAdV) are a diverse group of viruses causing a broad range of infections of the respirator y, urogenital, gastrointestinal tracts, and keratoconjunctivitis. Currently there are over 69 ... -
Genetic evolution of influenza A H9N2 viruses isolated from domestic poultry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-10)A(H9N2) avian influenza A viruses were first detected in Uganda in 2017 and have since established themselves in live bird markets. The aim of this study was to establish the subsequent genetic evolution of H9N2 viruses ... -
Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) feeding practices and their implications for egg quality
(Makerere University, 2022-12-23)This thesis is based on four studies (Paper I, II, III and IV) conducted to investigate Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) feeding practices in urban and peri-urban areas of Uganda, and their implications for egg ... -
Effects of Pest des Petits Ruminants on pastoralists' livelihoods and pastoral community resilience towards the disease spread in Galkayo District, Somalia
(Makerere University, 2022-12-05)Peste des Petits Ruminants is an acute or sub-acute highly contagious viral disease of small ruminants caused by Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus which is in the family of Paramyxoviruses and it is related to rinderpest, ... -
Quantitative expression of Estrogen, Progesterone and Her-2 and their correlation with Immunohistochemistry in breast cancer at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022-12-12)The detection of Estrogen Receptor (ER), Progesterone Receptor (PR) and Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2) is important in stratification of breast cancer and is a basis in selection of therapeutic modalities. ... -
Comparison of patient length of stay in care between home-based care and hospitalized COVID-19 patients PATIENTS in Northern and West-Nile Regions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)COVID-19 is a disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which was first reported in Wuhan China in December 2019 and was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus in Uganda comparing World Helaht Organization and International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy study group detection criteria
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common medical complication in pregnancy. The aim of this study was to compare GDM prevalence using the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria and the International Association ... -
Genetic determinants of protein digestibility in selected Sorghum multi-parent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) population
(Makerere University, 2022-11-29)Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a cereal consumed all over the world especially in arid and semi-arid areas where it is a staple food. It is also used as fodder for animals in the developed countries and also as a merging ... -
Parasite load and plasma cytokine levels in Trypanosoma Brucei infected rats administered with systemic IL-6 AND IL-10
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)The invasion of central nervous system (CNS) by trypanosomes is mediated by cytokine modulations and responses. The pro-inflammatory cytokine response facilitates the progression to the late stage while the anti-inflammatory ... -
Spatial and temporal distribution of foot and mouth disease in cattle in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-07-12)Background: Foot and Mouth disease is a notifiable transboundary disease, which is endemic in a large area of Sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. Recently, the disease has emerged from new areas, with a high impact, ...