Smallholder pig farming is an important livelihood source in many rural communities of countries in Asia region such as Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The indigenous pig population is diminishing over the years and it requires a better attention for conservation and sustainable utilization. The objective...
Silva, G.L.L.P.
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Thuy, L.T.
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Abeykoon, N.D.
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Hanh, N.T.H.
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Bett, R.C.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Ibrahim, Mohamed N.M.
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[Comparative study of Indigenous pig production in Vietnam and Sri Lanka]
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Comparative study of Indigenous pig production in Vietnam and Sri Lanka
Pig production has increasingly become an important activity, especially among smallholder farmers in Uganda in the past three decades as evidenced by a dramatic rise in pig population from 0.19 to 3.2 million. This is linked to the rise in demand for pork due to changes in preferences. Per capit...
Ouma, Emily A.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Lule, Peter M.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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[Characterization of smallholder pig production systems in Uganda: Constraints and opportunities for engaging with market systems]
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Characterization of smallholder pig production systems in Uganda: Constraints and opportunities for engaging with market systems
A study to develop body weight prediction equations based on various body measurements was conducted in rural Kamuli district, Uganda. Body weight (kg) and body measurement data (cm) were collected from 411 pigs between 15 and 127 kg from both local and exotic (mainly crossbreds) pigs. Five body ...
Walugembe, M.
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Nadiope, G.
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Stock, J.D.
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Stalder, K.J.
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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Rothschild, Max F.
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[Prediction of live body weight using various body measurements in Ugandan village pigs]
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Prediction of live body weight using various body measurements in Ugandan village pigs
This study was conducted to map the distribution of pork retail outlets as well as assess their role in food borne disease transmission. Using a structured questionnaire, practices associated with hygiene related to infrastructure, workers, and equipment were assessed. Sources of pork were assess...
Kungu, Joseph M.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Ejobi, F.
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Ocaido, M.
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Grace, Delia
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[Assessment of hygiene practices of pork retail outlets in Kampala district, Uganda]
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Assessment of hygiene practices of pork retail outlets in Kampala district, Uganda
Background: The roles and responsibilities of men and women in east African smallholder pig-raising households
and the entitlements each can claim from pig-enterprise income are unknown. The article is a qualitative genderand-
household-head-disaggregated exploration of Ugandan smallholder pig fa...
Carter, Natalie A.
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Humphries, S.
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Grace, Delia
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Ouma, Emily A.
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Dewey, C.E.
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[Men and women farmers’ perceptions of adopting improved diets for pigs in Uganda: decision‑making, income allocation, and intra‑household strategies that mitigate relative disadvantage]
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Men and women farmers’ perceptions of adopting improved diets for pigs in Uganda: decision‑making, income allocation, and intra‑household strategies that mitigate relative disadvantage
The study analyses dis-adoption of biogas technologies in Central Uganda. Biogas technology makes use of livestock waste, crop material and food waste to produce a flammable gas that can be used for cooking and lighting. Use of biogas technology has multiple benefits for the households since it r...
Lwiza, F.
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Mugisha, J.
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Walekhwa, P.N.
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Smith, J.
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Balana, Bedru B.
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[Dis-adoption of household biogas technologies in Central Uganda]
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Dis-adoption of household biogas technologies in Central Uganda
Hu Suk Lee
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Thakur, K.K.
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Bui Nghia Vuong
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Bui, A.N.
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Dang, M.V.
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Wieland, Barbara
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[Simulation of control scenarios of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome in Nghe An Province in Vietnam]
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Simulation of control scenarios of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome in Nghe An Province in Vietnam
Adesehinwa, A.O.K.
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Amole, Tunde A.
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Ajayi, E.
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Makanjuola, B.A.
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Okike, I.
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[High quality cassava peel® production and its utilization in pig production: A review]
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High quality cassava peel® production and its utilization in pig production: A review
Background
The productivity of pigs in smallholder systems is affected by high disease burden, most of which might not be obvious, with their epidemiology and impact being poorly understood. This study estimated the seroprevalence and identified the risk factors of a range of bacterial and viral ...
Dione, Michel M.
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Masembe, C.
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Akol, Joyce
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Amia, Winfred C.
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Kungu, J.
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Hu Suk Lee
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Wieland, Barbara
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[The importance of on-farm biosecurity: Sero-prevalence and risk factors of bacterial and viral pathogens in smallholder pig systems in Uganda]
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The importance of on-farm biosecurity: Sero-prevalence and risk factors of bacterial and viral pathogens in smallholder pig systems in Uganda
Pig production is thriving in Uganda and the demand for pork is increasing, therefore offering potential for increased income from pig production and marketing. The consumers’ preferences determine and potentially drive this demand but are largely unknown in the context of Uganda. As part of a mu...
Roesel, Kristina
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Ejobi, F.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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Ouma, Emily A.
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Kungu, J.
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Clausen, P.H.
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Grace, Delia
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[Knowledge, attitudes and practices of pork consumers in Uganda]
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of pork consumers in Uganda