Working Document Series Open Access Disentangling the complex epidemiology of African swine fever in Uganda: A product of inter-Higher Education Institutions collaboration C. Masembe · J. F. Mayega · V. Muwanika · P. Ogweng Despite the significant contribution of pig industry to livestock economy and food security in sub Saharan Africa, it is faced with the devastating African swine fever (ASF) disease that kills up to 100% of infected pigs in both commercial… RUF-38994 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access An assessment of the nutritional quality of ecotypes of Digitaria macroblephara at different phenological stages in southern Kenya O.K. Koech · W. N. Mnene · P.L.N. Ndung’u · V.O. Wasonga Livestock production is a key economic activity in drylands all over the world. Drylands support a majority of the world’s livestock population. Local and indigenous communities in these areas have for long relied on experientially acquire… RUF-38567 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Short report on implications of COVID-19 and emerging zoonotic infectious diseases for pastoralists and Africa S. W. Dejene · A. Egeru · Aggrey Siya Many emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases occur in Africa. These are projected to increase as human–animal host contact increases owing to increasing environmental degradation that shrinks nature habitats for wildlife over… RUF-38306 2020 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Intensification of pastures in the tropics should consider Enteric Methane Emission to the environment to save the climate: An in vitro CH4 analysis from common intensified range pastures in Kenya O. Koech · D. Leemans · J. Mooby Livestock production in the tropics contributes significantly to climate change through enteric emissions compared to in the developed continents. This is mostly attributed to the feed quality, extensive production systems, and the husband… RUF-37562 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Empowering smallholder farmers in the management of livestock ticks M. Chacha · P.E. Kazyoba · D. Swai · S. Temba The Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development and livestock industry stakeholders developed a National Livestock Policy (NLP) of 2006 that availed opportunities and challenges for accelerating the g… RUF-36500 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Utilization of African ethnoveterinary information for management of livestock diseases M. Chacha · P. Erasto · S. Temba Smallholder farmers in Africa face various challenges in livestock keeping, livestock diseases being one of them. Due to poor infrastructure especially road and communication networks, smallholder farmers in rural areas do not easily acces… RUF-36495 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of natural products in the management of livestock diseases M. Chacha · P. Erasto · D. Swai Before the introduction of synthetic veterinary drugs (SDs), plants were used as the basis of traditional remedy for the management of livestock diseases in Africa. Despite the fact that most of the commercially SDs are effective, smallhol… RUF-36386 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on natural food composition and performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fry produced under artificial propagation Sebastian S. Mosha Demand for fish in both rural and urban areas is very high in Tanzania. In recent times, the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, has gained popularity in the aquaculture sector of Tanzania. However, many aquaculture farmers face the chall… RUF-35875 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Assessment of climatic variability and development of localized climate prediction method for livestock production in Borana area, Southern Ethiopia Dandesa Tilahun This study examines seasonal climate prediction method and evaluates its social and economic values in reducing climate-related hazards on livestock productivity over Borana Zone using monthly rainfall and temperature data recorded over Bo… RUF-35873 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Cost effectiveness of and willingness to pay for vaccination of village free-range poultry against Newcastle disease in Iganga district E.G. Mbabazi Newcastle disease is the major constraint to village poultry production in the world but more so in developing countries. Eradication of this disease is unlikely but it can be effectively controlled through vaccination. This study was cond… RUF-35860 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Gender dimensions of smallholder farmers’ perceptions, knowledge and adaptations to climate change in Soroti district, Eastern Uganda T. Kisauzi Perceptions and knowledge play a key role in shaping individual and collective response to climate change. Furthermore, understanding what types and forms of adaptation are possible, feasible and likely; and who would be involved in their … RUF-35857 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Ethnopharmacology, phytochemical composition and toxicity of medicinal plants used against livestock helminths in drylands Agnes Sarah Nalule Medicinal plants are important natural resources in drylands for communities on which their livestock and other forms of livelihoods have been sustained based on traditional knowledge. However, lack of scientific basis of their biological … RUF-35775 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Journal articles Open Access Drivers of forage availability: An integration of remote sensing and traditional ecological knowledge in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda Y. Bamutaze · A. Egeru · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa +3 more Low-input pastoral production systems provide up to 90 % of livestock and livestock products consumed in Uganda. However, pastoral communities are increasingly faced with the challenge of meeting their livestock needs in terms of forage, a… RUF-35671 2015 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Modelling and forecasting small Haplochromine species (Kambuzi) production in Malaŵi – a stochastic model approach V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · W. Singini The study aimed at forecasting small Haplochromine species locally known as Kambuzi yield in Malaŵi, based on data on Lake Malombe fish catches during the years from 1976 to 2011. The study considered Autoregressive (AR), Moving Average (M… RUF-35632 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access In vitro anthelmintic potential of Vernonia amygdalina and Secamone africana on gastrointestinal nematodes James Wangai Kimenju · James Mucunu Mbaria · Agnes Sarah Nalule In-vitro studies were conducted to determine the anthelmintic activity of ethanolic and water extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Secamone africana used by agro-pastoralists in semi-arid land Uganda. The plant materials were collected from… RUF-35603 2013 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access The effect of diet and feeding system on the on-farm performance of local chickens during the early growth phase A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more This study evaluated the performance of local chickens on three diets and two feeding systems under on-farm conditions. The diets used were formulated from local feedstuffs that had been identified in a baseline survey and analyzed for che… RUF-35591 2015 CC BY 4.0 6 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access An assessment of the impact of land use changes on human-elephant conflict in Laikipia West district, Kenya Mumu Thomas Waithaka Farmers in Laikipia West district like many other farmers living in wildlife dispersal areas have continued to suffer huge losses resulting from wildlife menace without adequate compensation. Land use has been changing with time making the… RUF-35405 2010 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Assessment of forage dynamics under variable climate in Karamoja sub-region of Uganda A. Egeru Livestock herding is an important undertaking in rangeland areas of East Africa. These regions are characterized by climate variability that affects the availability of key livestock production resources especially forage and water. This s… RUF-35377 2014 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Analysis of farmers’ adoption of zero grazing and knowledge of cattle reproductive parameters in western Kenya J. Nalunkuuma Besides soil replenishment through manure application , the zero grazing production system also contributes towards smallholders' standards of living and poverty reduction. Its benefits are many and substantial; in western Kenya, the lives… RUF-35374 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Assessing success factors of partnership building and rural institutions development amongst smallholder systems in East Africa Verrah Akinyi Otiende The nature and form of collective action varies. It is contextually specific and may change over time. It arises when individuals jointly tackle constraints, make decisions and achieve outcomes with mutual benefit. Strong and vibrant small… RUF-35364 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Socio-economic analysis of dairy feed technologies promoted in the Kenyan highlands Gregory Ndwandwa Sikumba The cost of feed is one of the major constraints to dairy cattle production in sub-Saharan Africa. East Africa dairy development project is promoting several feed technologies for dairy cattle in order to reduce costs and increase milk pro… RUF-35357 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Ethno medicinal products used in banana production, management practices, farmers’ perception and efficacy in Masaka and Mpigi districts, Uganda Godfrey Vianney Bwogi Banana failure among smallholder farmers resulting from high incidence of banana weevils and other pests and diseases has resulted into a poverty trap for farmers, food insecurity and reduced economic growth among the banana producing comm… RUF-35347 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Profit efficiency of dairy farmers in Kenya: a case study of smallholder farmers in the rift valley and central province Leone Iga Mawa Kenya‟s dairy industry is among the best in the Sub-Sahara Africa. The dairy industry is an important source of household livelihood among the smallholder families. There is immense pressure on land due to the increasing population. The re… RUF-35328 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter April, 2011 RUF-35270 2011 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter February, 2011 RUF-35258 2011 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
