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Item Performance of Broiler Chicks Feed on May Flies (Ephenoptera) and/or Whole Grain Diets in Lake Victoria Basin(Research Journal of Poultry Sciences, 2012) Tamale, Andrew; Nabulime, Margaret; Naava, Connie; Amulen, Deborah; Ayieko, Monica; Kenji, Glaston; Ndonga, Millocent; Mayende, Sifuna ThomasDue to experienced food shortages and high prices of ingredients used in livestock feed formulation especially Rastrineobla argenta, the common protein source in areas around the Lake Victoria basin; researchers thought it prudent to devise livestock diets from insects as replacement for the protein ingredients in order to sustain the growth of the poultry industry. A total of 144 male Cobb broiler chicks, 1 day old with an average live weight of 79 g were used. The chicks were started in deep-littered open side type houses and divided into three groups and each was given one of the three diets. The relationship between the total feed amounts, total weight gains and feed conversions of the three different diets for the 4 weeks had F-values 6.873, 2.774 and 0.355 and probability values of 0.028, 0.140 and 0.714, respectively. The main factors affecting the amounts and trends of feeds consumed are the digestibility and absorption capacity of the chicks and since this is low the Ist 2 weeks; this counts for the FCRs range between 1.6-3.0 and yet drops to 0.7-1.0 in the 4th week. In conclusion, diets formulated with/without whole grain and May flies were utilized efficiently as commercial diets by broiler chicks. Therefore, the use of May flies in broiler chick diets is recommended as a replacement for Rastrinebola argenta. Studies should be carried out to establish the optimal levels of substitution and feed stuffs that can have FCRSs <2 in week 1 and 2. Key words: Rastrineobla argenta, protein, poultry industry, chicks, absorptionItem Govt asked to provide vet services(New Vision, 2017-01-02) Tumwesige, Arnest; Ocakacon, JohnisaniThe Government's efforts to restock northern Uganda might end up in a waste if extension services for animal husbandry are still in the hands of the private sector.Item Forest sector:(Saturday Vision, 2017-08-12) Tenywa, GeraldIt is a case of reaping without sowing. The saying that a prophet is honoured everywhere except in his own hometown is being repeated in Uganda where the environment, particularly the forestry sector, get crumbs when it comes to sharing of the national cake.Item Drug-resistant ticks suck Ankole cattle farmers’ hope(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-12) Tumushabe, Alfred; Amanyisa, ZadockTick-resistance to acaricides has persisted in the area for seven years now and hundreds of cows have succumbed to the tick-borne disease.Item How to guild a cheap pig sty(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-18) Atangaza, B. CarolynePig stys, like any other animal enclosures are designed to give each animal sufficient space, shelter and access to food and water. The exact size of your sty depends on the breed and adult size of the pigs as well as how many animals you will have.Item Breeding piglets for real wealth.(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-21) Batte, R. EdgarIsrael Serunjogi owns Buwanuka Green farm in Gayaza, Wakiso district. It is here that several prospective farmers buy their piglets. Observation and optimism were two reasons that drove Israel Serunjogi to venture into farming. He had been observing his elder brother Enock Mukiibi tend to a small-scale pig farm at home. As Mukiibi set up his piggery, serunjogi was finalising his studies at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) where he pursued a diploma in accounting and finance. This was in 2006.Item Her hobby turned into a rabbit farm.(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-28) Batte, R EdgarEvery morning Jackie Mutesi had to take the last step out of her house, he heart ached as she heard her children cry. She was a new mother and the children needed her attention. This left her perplexed, unsure what she could do in order to earn a source of livelihood without her family suffering from her absence.Item Why you should have a shelter for your cattle.(Saturday Monitor, 2017-11-04) Nakibuuka, BeatriceAs a cattle owner, sheds are necessary to provide homes for the cows where they can thrive and grow. Although many zero grazing cattle are left outside and only have a boundary around them, it is essential to provide proper shelter for them as well.Item Rabbits bring quick money Rabbits bring quick money(Saturday Monitor, 2018-02-03) Nakibuuka, BeatriceMany times doctors have said red meat from most livestock animals is not healthy. Rabbit meat a white meat is a healthier option. The rabbit rearing business may not be a big investment but may help you earn some good money.Item He turned his backyard into a fish farm(Saturday Monitor, 2018-02-03) Ssali, J MichaelJohn Lubega Wavamuno, of Nkalwe village, Kingo sub-county in Lwengo district has been rearing fish for the last three years on his crop farm located on top of the hill and far away from swamps where normally fish are farmed in Uganda. What i have done is to bring the swamp conditions to the backyard off one of the old buildings at the far end of my compound and so i am a fish farmer now like all others in the swamps and valleys .Item MP cites double standards in eviction of cattlekeepers(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-08) Okello, Warom Felix" Some of our leaders are trying to protect the cattle keepers at the expense of our own people. The presidential directive should be implemented without any double standards"Item What you should do to get a yellow yolk from hens(Saturday Monitor, 2018-02-10) Batte, R. EdgarAmong others, poultry famers face a challenge of low egg production. To combat this challenge experts say the secret is in the feeds. Edgar Batte explores the best feeds that bring the best eggs.Item Anzoa is profiting from pigs(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-10) Okudi, MartinClara Anzoa Aya has been recording profits since she ventured into piggery in 2011. She is one of chicken and pork products in west Nile and northern Uganda districts including Moyo, Arua, Adjumani, Gulu, and Lira.Item Diseases that attack sheep(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Katende, ChristineMany livestock farmers undergo untold suffering when their animals suddenly fall sick and they cannot reach a veterinary officer. Below are the common conditions and diseases that cause sudden death in sheep and how to handle emergencies in the unlikely absence of a veterinary.Item Diseases that attack animals(Daily Monitor., 2018-03-01) Okot, LawrenceMany livestock farmers undergo untold suffering when their animals suddenly fall sick and they cannot reach a veterinary officer. Below are the common conditions and diseases that cause sudden death in sheep and how to handle emergencies in the unlikely absence of a veterinary.Item Goat meat ranks high(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-10) Bbosa, DenisEven when the weight gain and growth of goat farming in Uganda is still a major challenge, the demand for goat meat is massive and increasing.Item UPDF starts eviction of nomads in West Nile region(New Vision, 2018-04-06) Ariaka, RobertBrig. Emmanuel Kanyesigye, the 4th division commander in charge of northern region, gave orders to officers to start evicting nomadic pastoralists, commonly known as Balaalo.Item Layibi division protests sale of Gulu abattoir(New Vision, 2018-04-12) Tumwesige, ArnestGulu Municipal Council has sold Gulu abattoir to Ke-hong Peyero Millers for over sh1b to repay money borrowed from the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Programme ( USMID) account.Item Pastoralists finally return home(New Vision, 2018-04-12) Wanyama, OlandasonHundreds of pastoralists from Karamoja and the Turkana in Kenya have finally returned home after a 10-month search for pasture and water in Karamoja and neighboring regions.Item Tiuma earning from pigs in retirement(New Vision, 2018-04-20) Bita, GeorgeEver since Rev. Can. Dr Tom Tuma officially stopped being a shepherd of men, his attention has shifted to pigs.