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Assessment of Knowledge about Schistosomiasis among Paddy Rice Farmers in Doho and Kibimba, Eastern Uganda
(2014)
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in April 2014 in Doho and
Kibimba rice schemes, eastern Uganda.
Methodology: Unequal number of respondents was interviewed and these were selected
purposively. ...
Bleeding Efficiency and Meat Oxidative Stability and Microbiological Quality of New Zealand White Rabbits Subjected to Halal Slaughter without Stunning and Gas Stun-killing
(Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences, 2014)
A study was conducted to compare the effect of halal slaughter without stunning and gas stun killing followed by bleeding on residual blood content and storage stability of rabbit meat. Eighty male New Zealand white rabbits ...
Is the fulvous whistling-duck a threat to the rice crop at Kibimba scheme, Eastern Uganda?
(The Institute for Bird Populations, 2014)
The effect of the Fulvous Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna bicolour; FWD)
on the crop at Kibimba rice scheme, eastern Uganda, was investigated using both
field methods and diet composition. Data were collected from 31 plots ...
Fatty Acid Profiles of Supraspinatus, Longissimus lumborum and Semitendinosus Muscles and Serum in Kacang Goats Supplemented with Inorganic Selenium and Iodine
(Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences, 2014)
Fat and fatty acids in muscle and adipose tissues are among the major factors influencing meat quality particularly nutritional value and palatability. The present study was carried out to examine the effects of supplementing ...
Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosomiasis in Adjacent Human Communities along the River Kochi, West Nile Region of Uganda
(International Journal of tropical Disease & Health, 2014)
Aim: To assess the prevalence of Schistosomiasis in adjacent human communities along
the River Kochi, West Nile region of Uganda in relation to the presence of infected
Biomphalaria snails
Study Design: A combination ...
The Role of Ciconiiformes in Controlling Pests in Rice Paddies of Kibimba, Eastern Uganda
(Advances in Research, 2014)
Aim: The study examined the diversity and abundance of Ciconiiforme birds and their
potential role in provision of environmental services to control potential pests in rice
paddies.
Study Design: A cross sectional study ...
Influence of gas stunning and halal slaughter (no stunning) on rabbits welfare indicators and meat quality
(Elsevier, 2014)
This study assessed the effect of gas stunning which has not been conducted until now in comparison with
slaughter without stunning on the welfare and meat quality of rabbits. Eighty male New Zealand White rabbits
were ...
Environmental Parameters and Biomphalaria Snail Distribution along River Kochi, West Nile Region, Uganda
(Advances in Research, 2014)
Aims: To explore the abundance and distribution of the common fresh water mollusks in River
Kochi, with a special focus on Biomphalaria species, a vector responsible for transmitting
Schistosoma mansoni to humans.
Study ...
Observations on the trend of the Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens at breeding colonies, eastern Uganda
(SCOPUS, 2014)
The Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens occurs in sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar and the southern Red Sea (del Hoyo et al. 1992). It has an extremely large range with a relatively stable population, making its conservation ...
Malariometric indices from Iganga, Uganda: baseline characterization in preparation of GMZ2 vaccine trial
(2014)
Background: Malaria still remains the leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in Uganda. Interventions
like malaria vaccines which reduce the malaria burden are needed in malaria endemic communities. There is ...