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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 ... -
The challenges of adopting biogas technology as an alternative energy source in Chema and Tegeres sub-counties, Kapchorwa district
(2015)This study focused on the root causes for low adoption of Biogas technology as an alternative source of renewable energy in forested areas of Uganda. The study was conducted in Kapchorwa District in Mount Elgon Region, ... -
Changes in Blood Constituents of Rabbits Subjected to Transportation under Hot, Humid Tropical Conditions
(2013)Unlike Europe (particularly, Italy and Spain), where a number of studies have been conducted on the stressful effects of transport on rabbit welfare, few studies have been conducted on transportation of rabbits under hot, ... -
Community Adaptation to Diminishing Wood Fuel Resources in Chema Sub County, Kapchorwa District, Uganda.
(2015)The study was carried out to assess community adaptation to diminishing wood fuel resources in Chema Subcounty; the research was carried out with aim of assessing Community adaptation to diminishing wood fuel resources in ... -
Community participation in solid waste management In Sironko town council, Uganda
(2015)The main objective of this study was to explore the level of community participation in solid waste management in Sironko Town, in light of the challenges and prospects for future management. This study used a cross-sectional ... -
Development of microbial spoilage and lipid and protein oxidation in rabbit meat
(Elsevier, 2015)This experiment aimed to determine microbial spoilage and lipid and protein oxidation during aerobic refrigerated (4 °C) storage of rabbit meat. Forty male New Zealand white rabbits were slaughtered according to the ... -
Effect of belimbing buluh (Averrhoa bilimbi) juice extract on oxidative stability and microbiological quality of spent chicken meat
(International Food Research Journal, 2016)This study evaluated the effects of Averrhoa bilimbi juice extract and storage temperature on lipid oxidation and microbial spoilage of spent chicken meat. Ten, 80 weeks old spent chickens were slaughtered, eviscerated ... -
Effects of fish handling Practices on fish quality: A Case study of Kiyindi and Busaana Landing Sites in Buikwe district, Uganda
(2015)This Study Examined The Effects Of Fish Handling Practices On Fish Quality In Kiyindi And Busaana Landing Sites, Buikwe District, Uganda. The Main Objective Of This Study Was To Identify The Different Fish Handling Practices ... -
Effects of Industrial Waste on Phytoplankton in Kirinya Bay, Lake Victoria
(Islamic Universiy In Uganda, 2015)This study investigated effect of industrial waste discharge on phytoplankton diversity and composition. This was done through the analysis of selected physico-chemical parameters of the water and phytoplankton diversity. ... -
Electroencephalographic responses to neck cut and exsanguination in minimally anaesthetized goats
(South African Journal of Animal Science, 2017)Conscious animals typically experience sensory (nociception) and emotional pain, whereas unconscious animals that were minimally anesthetized would experience minimal emotional pain. To determine whether ‘silencing’ the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
First record of the Wattled Crane Grus carunculatus in Uganda
(SCOPUS, 2009)On the afternoon of Saturday 2 May 2009, SNK had accompanied students to Kibimba rice scheme, eastern Uganda, for fieldwork when she observed one individual Wattled Crane Grus carunculatus among 30 individual Grey Crowned ... -
The Greater Flamingo Pheonicopterus roseus and other birds at the Kibimba rice scheme, eastern Uganda
(SCOPUS, 2011)Kibimba rice scheme in eastern Uganda was started in 1974, with an initial area of 650 ha but now covers an area of 1 040 ha and is under the management of Tilda Uganda Ltd, a privately owned company. Kibimba wetland ... -
Grey Crowned Cranes Balearica regulorum in urban areas of Uganda
(SCOPUS, 2015)The greatest threat to birds in tropical Africa is habitat change; often a result of unsustainable agricultural practices (BirdLife International 2013a) and this certainly applies to Grey Crowned Cranes Balearica regulorum, ... -
Halal authenticity issues in meat and meat products
(Elsevier, 2012)In the recent years, Muslims have become increasingly concerned about the meat they eat. Proper product description is very crucial for consumers to make informed choices and to ensure fair trade, particularly in the ... -
Halal Meat: A Niche Product in the Food Market
(IACSIT Press, 2012)Religion is a fundamental factor in determining food avoidance, taboos and special regulation with respect to meat. A quarter of the world population is made up Muslims. Muslims have unique dietary requirements and are ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Is waterbird distribution within rice paddies of eastern Uganda affected by the different stages of rice growing?
(2008)Rice paddies are becoming a common feature of Uganda’s landscapes. This study aimed to establish the effect of the different stages of rice growing on the distribution of waterbirds in rice fields in eastern Uganda. Spatial ...