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September 22, 2025

Makerere University Hosts Strategic Breakfast Meeting to Boost Feed Industry Partnerships and Student Training

by Gerald Brooks in News

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) at Makerere University convened a breakfast meeting aimed at strengthening ties between academia and Uganda’s Animal feed industry. The event held on Thursday, September 18t...

September 16, 2025

CIMTRADZ Founders Convention Reflects on Achievements and Sets a Bold Agenda for Global Biosecurity

by Gerald Brooks in News

The Consortium for Integrated Management of Transboundary Diseases and Zoonoses (CIMTRADZ) Founders Convention held at CoVAB on Friday September 12th 2025. In a strategic gathering at Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resou...

September 1, 2025

Makerere University Secures UGX 980 Million to Construct a Student Hostel at Buyana Stock Farm

by Gerald Brooks in News

Makerere University has secured funding amounting to UGX 980 million for the construction of a student hostel at Buyana Stock Farm, a key research and training facility under the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB...

August 27, 2025

Global Scholar Prof. John B. Kaneene Pushes for Structural Change in Ugandan Universities to Elevate Research and Innovation

by Gerald Brooks in News

Renowned academic Prof. John B. Kaneene has called for sweeping structural reforms across Ugandan universities, including Makerere University, to enhance their global competitiveness and research output. Speaking at a forum on science and innovation,...

August 8, 2025

The New Cohort at CoVAB Urged to Prioritize Academic Progress and Innovation as they got oriented into the Covabian Family

by Gerald Brooks in News

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB) at Makerere University held an orientation to welcome its incoming undergraduate students. The event, held in the Media Room, Thursday, 7th August 2025, also served as a pla...

August 5, 2025

The newly refurbished CoVAB-based Research Centre for Tropical Diseases and Vector Control (RTC) Commissioned

by Gerald Brooks in News

On Friday, 1st August 2025, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, officially inaugurated the newly upgraded Research Centre for Tropical Diseases and Vector Control (RTC Lab) at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Re...

June 10, 2025

Makerere University and Michigan State University Host Landmark Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa

by Gerald Brooks in News

A groundbreaking symposium exploring the role of insects in African farming systems concluded on June 6th, 2025, at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Convened by Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) in...

June 8, 2025

Makerere University Receives Scientific Equipment worth over 1.4 Billion shillings

by Gerald Brooks in News

Makerere University has secured a valuable donation of scientific laboratory equipment worth USD 400,000 (Shs. 1.6 billion) through the Seeding Labs’ Instrumental Access Program. This equipment will significantly enhance teaching, research, and diagn...

May 23, 2025

Experts Discuss Climate-Smart Agriculture and Livestock Feed Innovations in Uganda

by Gerald Brooks in News

Leading agricultural experts and stakeholders on 21st May 2025 convened for a high-level roundtable discussion on climate-smart initiatives and livestock feed innovations in Uganda. Hosted at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and B...

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Makerere University Hosts Strategic Breakfast Meeting to Boost Feed Industry Partnerships and Student Training

CIMTRADZ Founders Convention Reflects on Achievements and Sets a Bold Agenda for Global Biosecurity

Makerere University Secures UGX 980 Million to Construct a Student Hostel at Buyana Stock Farm

Global Scholar Prof. John B. Kaneene Pushes for Structural Change in Ugandan Universities to Elevate Research and Innovation

The New Cohort at CoVAB Urged to Prioritize Academic Progress and Innovation as they got oriented into the Covabian Family

The newly refurbished CoVAB-based Research Centre for Tropical Diseases and Vector Control (RTC) Commissioned

Makerere University and Michigan State University Host Landmark Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa

Makerere University Receives Scientific Equipment worth over 1.4 Billion shillings

Experts Discuss Climate-Smart Agriculture and Livestock Feed Innovations in Uganda

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