Browsing by Author "Lagu, Charles"

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    Effect of supply chain planning of liquid nitrogen and frozen semen on the quality of animal breeding public services in the selected cattle corridor districts of Uganda
    (International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research, 2020) Lagu, Charles; Kugonza, Sylvester; Nagitta, Oluka Pross; Andama, Morgan
    The study aimed to explain the effect of supply chain planning of liquid nitrogen and frozen semen on the quality of animal breeding public services in the selected cattle corridor districts (Mbarara, Mubende, Luwero and Soroti) of Uganda. The research filled the gap of supply chain planning in ensuring proficient and viable supply of animal breeding inputs from supply chain points of view compared to the traditional core science orientation which tend to focus on the biological processes of reproductive technologies. The study adopted cross-sectional survey design embracing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was captured using structured questionnaires, review of records, focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) for farmers, staff of the National Animal Genetic Resources and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), artificial insemination (AI) technicians, and Field Extension workers. The study points to gender disparity as a key concern at household levels when it comes to land and animal ownership. The study established that there was positive relationship between planning (χ2=4.270; p=0.039; χ2critical=3.841) and animal breeding services in selected cattle corridor districts of Uganda. The study recommends that genetic centres to put in place systems for coordinated and integrated planning to facilitate outreach for AI services in Uganda.
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    Forecasting Inputs Demands on the Quality of Animal Breeding Public Services in Uganda: A Supply Chain Perspective
    (Journal of Agriculture Food and Development, 2020) Lagu, Charles; Kugonza, Sylvester; Nagitta, Oluka Pross; Andama, Morgan
    The study focused on supply chain forecasts for inputs on the quality of animal breeding public services in selected cattle corridor districts (Mbarara, Mubende, Luwero and Soroti) of Uganda. The key question was, what effect key breeding inputs (liquid nitrogen and frozen semen) had on quality of animal breeding services. The research adopted cross-sectional survey design embracing quantitative approaches. Data was captured using review of records from the Genetic Centre, Artificial Insemination (AI) technicians, and Field Extension workers. The work included forecasting and trend analysis for liquid nitrogen and frozen semen production and costs for the period 2019-2023 at the current level of inputs and manpower at the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank. The study established that 77.3% of the produced liquid nitrogen will be utilized by the year 2023. In the same vein, 62.6% of the frozen semen produced will be utilized by the year 2023. The study predicted the costs related to production, maintenance and repairs for liquid nitrogen plants and projected semen production, maintenance of the bulls, and veterinary costs. Other forecasted costs were for semen importation per annum for breeds and genetic diversity in the country. The study guides NAGRC&DB and other players in the animal resources value chain to undertake forecasts and trend analysis for better planning, budgeting, strategy and delivery of quality animal breeding services in selected cattle corridor districts of Uganda. The topic of operational efficiencies for the circulation and usage of key breeding inputs dependent on farming system and agro-ecology should be explored in Uganda.