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June 30, 2021
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COVAB – AFRISA Passes Out Over 1900 Skilled Livestock Agribusiness Entrepreneurs, Commissions COVAB@50 Celebrations

Compiled by Jacinta Nakaye SPEDA Model, which is under COVAB’s Africa Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development (AFRISA) passed out 1930 skilled livestock agribusiness entrepreneurs with various levels of Industrial Certification and Diplomas. The graduation ceremony, held on 17th June 2021 at the MAK-COVAB Industrial Livestock Research, Incubation and Skilling (ILRIS) Center at […]

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June 3, 2021
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The Entomic Project to Breed Grasshoppers as a Way of Enhancing Efficiency of Entomic Meat and Protein Value Chain in Africa

Compiled by Jacinta Nakaye and Ssali Juma Kawuki Prof. John David Kabasa, the Principal COVAB who also doubles as the Co- Principal Investigator of the Entomic Research Project, said that they are embarking on establishing greenhouses as habitats for edible insects to breed and enhance efficiency of entomic meat and protein value chain in the […]

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May 27, 2021
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Development of Students’ Practice and Community Attachment Model (DeSPACAM) for enhancement of Youth Employable Skills in the animal resources sector

Under the theme; Model for Improving Industrial Training at Animal Health and Production Tertiary Training Institutions in Uganda, on Thursday 27th May, 2021, Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund Chair, Prof. William Bazeyo, represented by the Grant Management Committee Deputy Chair, Prof. Robert Wamala paid a courtesy visit to COVAB to engage a team of […]

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AU Safe Fish Project hosts African Union Dignitaries for monitoring and evaluation of its project proceedings
May 21, 2021
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AU Safe Fish Project hosts African Union Dignitaries for monitoring and evaluation of its project proceedings

The AU Safe Fish Project hosted African Union Dignitaries on 20th May 2021 for a monitoring and evaluation exercise of the project proceedings in research and implementation. The meeting which was held at the Center for Biosecurity and Global Health, COVAB brought together stakeholders of the project who included; African Union (AU) Delegates, researchers, academicians, […]

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May 20, 2021
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Congratulations!

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB) presented her students for the award of degrees in the third session of the 71st Makerere University Graduation Ceremony which was held on Wednesday 19th May, 2021 in the University Freedom Square. During the graduation ceremony, COVAB administration spearheaded by Prof. John David Kabasa presented […]

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May 12, 2021
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The Anti-Tick Vaccine developed at Covab to address the problem of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases in livestock

Since her establishment in 1971, the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) has always prioritized being a number one contributor in addressing global health insecurities in both animals and humans. Africa is currently experiencing the fastest rate of population growth globally while its agriculture and livestock production are amongst the least productive, […]

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May 11, 2021
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Makerere University kicks off Pandemic Preparedness Course with One Health Approach

Written by Joseph Odoi and Jacinta Nakaye As nations worldwide labour to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, on 12th April 2021, Makerere University kicked off the Pandemic Preparedness with One Health approach (PPOH) Course to enhance pandemic preparedness and response in East Africa. This one-month course aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge, attitudes, and […]

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May 10, 2021
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COVAB and ALFASAN Uganda Limited in joint Initiative to address the problem of Ticks and Tick-Borne diseases in South-Saharan region of Africa

On 19th March 2021 Makerere University through COVAB signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alfasan Uganda Limited as one of the joint initiatives to address the problem of ticks and tick-borne diseases in Uganda, and across the South Saharan region of Africa. During a signing ceremony which was held at the college Center for Biosecurity […]

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May 10, 2021
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You are the Custodians of the Ecosystem ~ Prof Kabasa to Vets

On 31st March 2021 during the Uganda Veterinary Association Annual General Meeting,  the Principal COVAB, Prof. John David Kabasa petitioned leaders to maintain their purpose to those they lead, no matter the challenges. He reminded all veterinarians of the intensification of modernization which is suffocating the animal kingdom on which humans depend, and therefore needs […]

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May 10, 2021
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UVA Elections, Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Kasibule for becoming the new President of the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) for the term 2021-23. Dr Daniel Kasibule, who is the District Veterinary Officer- Mpigi District was formerly the Vice-President of UVA. He took over presidency from Dr. Syliva Baluka who served two terms from 2017. At the elections held […]

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