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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Meat quality assessment in Rabbits subjected to ritual slaughter and gas stun killing
(2013)Whereas animal welfare regulatory bodies would prefer that animals be rendered unconscious before exsanguination, followers of Islam and Judaism prefer that animals be exsanguinated while still alive. Moreover, ... -
Stunning and animal welfare from Islamic and scientific perspectives
(Elsevier, 2013)The transformation of an animal into pieces fit for human consumption is a very important operation. Rather than argue about halal slaughter without stunning being inhumane or stunning being controversial from the Islamic ... -
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 ... -
Temporal variation of colonial nesting waterbirds in eastern Uganda.
(The Institute for Bird Populations, 2014)The aim of this study was to investigate temporal variations in the populations of tree nesting colonial waterbirds in eastern Uganda. Counts of breeding pairs were made during a six year period: 2005 and 2008 to 2012. ... -
Alternative aeration to improve on the rate of aerobic decomposition of organic fraction of municipal solid waste
(2014)With increasing population and urbanization in the world over, there is increasing generation of Municipal Solid Wastes. Uganda is one of such areas in the world facing such a challenge. The current Windrow method employed ... -
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 ...