MAK-RIF COVAB Open Day
Makerere University RIF CoVAB Open Day 15thNov2021
The College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) invites you to a Virtual Open Day where innovations and some of the outputs of the different research projects supported by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) will be showcased.
Date and Time: Monday 15th November, 2021 starting at 8:30 AM EAT
Guest of Honour: Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations
Cumulatively over a three year period, the College has been a beneficiary of Mak-RIF funding with sixty (60) projects supported. Out of these, ten projects will be exhibited. They include;
- Optimization of the dosage, adjuvant and route for the candidate anti-tick vaccine by Dr. Kokas Ikwap
- Developing a community-based model for integrating bioenergy and poultry production using rice agro-waste (Integrated bioenergy agriculture model) by Prof. John David Kabasa
- Assessment of veterinary drug residues in milk, chicken and eggs and development of a residue monitoring plan for these foods in Uganda by John Kateregga
- Cytokines as novel therapeutic agents in the management of late stage Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense sleeping sickness: a preclinical trial (CaNTMS) by Charles Drago Kato
- Developing Monitoring System for Quantifying and Mapping antibacterials used in Livestock Farming Systems in Uganda by Prof. Lawrence Mugisha
- Developing Novel Phytonutraceuticals from wild edible fruits and vegetables for Mitigating Malnutrition among pregnant women and School going children by Anne Juliet Nalunkuma Kazibwe
- Strengthening veterinary clinical research, training and outreach at Makerere through a learner-centered herd-health and community action research program (SHARP) for improved animal welfare, health and productivity by Prof. James Okwee-Acai
- Establishment of a platform to strengthen production of safe and healthy dairy and chicken derived foods using one health to counter antimicrobial resistance and drug residues in uganda. (PLAS-SAFE) by Paul Ssajjakambwe
- Optimizing SMART Dairy Technologies for Efficient Sustainable Productivity of Dairy Farmers In Uganda by Robert Tweyongyere
- Agrochemical residues in meat and milk of cattle in the acaricide-tick-resistant infested areas: a case study of Gomba District by Peter Waiswa
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, attendees are requested to register and join the event via the Zoom link below starting 10:00 AM EAT
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJModOyrqT8qEtO3Ugp0nKKRMm-zB409odQJ
