**Acknowledgements**

We acknowledge the support from Makerere University. We recognize all staff of various colleges who read, advised, and critiqued this work.

I am thankful to the Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Resources Department for spear leading this research. I am grateful to Biosecurity, Ecosystem Health, and Veterinary Public Health Department for the support and guidance, especially Dr. Innocent Rwego.

Last but not the least; I am grateful to the mentors Professor Ejobi Francis, Professor Charles Muyanja, Dr. Irene Naigaga, and Dr. Jesca Nakavuma.
