Background
Brucella spp. is a zoonotic bacterial agent of high public health and socio-economic importance. It infects many species of animals including wildlife, and people may get exposed through direct contact with an infected animal or consumption of raw or undercooked animal products. A link...
Kairu-Wanyoike, S.
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Nyamwaya, D.
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Wainaina, M.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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Ontiri, E.
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Bukachi, S.
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Njeru, I.
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Karanja, J.
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Sang, R.
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Grace, Delia
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Positive association between Brucella spp. seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya]
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Positive association between Brucella spp. seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya
Objectives
Brucellosis is caused by bacteria from the genus Brucella which infect human and domestic animals as well as wildlife. The Maasai Mara National Reserve has vast populations of wild ruminants such as buffaloes and wildebeest which could contribute to the risk of brucellosis in livestoc...
Enström, S.
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Nthiwa, D.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Karlsson, A.
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Alonso, Silvia
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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[Brucella seroprevalence in cattle near a wildlife reserve in Kenya]
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Brucella seroprevalence in cattle near a wildlife reserve in Kenya
A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of Brucella spp. and Leptospira spp. and risk factors of exposure in cattle in three zones with varying land use types and wildlife–livestock interactions. Five villages were selected purposively; two in areas with intensive li...
Nthiwa, D.
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Alonso, Silvia
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Odongo, D.
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Kenya, E.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Zoonotic pathogen seroprevalence in cattle in a wildlife–livestock interface, Kenya]
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Zoonotic pathogen seroprevalence in cattle in a wildlife–livestock interface, Kenya
Silatsa, Barberine A.
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Kuiate, Jules-Roger
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Njiokou, F.
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Simo, G.
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Feussom, J.-M.K.
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Tunrayo, A.
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Amzati, Gaston S.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Bishop, R.
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Githaka, Naftaly W.
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Opiyo, S.O.
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Djikeng, Appolinaire
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Pelle, Roger
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[A countrywide molecular survey leads to a seminal identification of the invasive cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus in Cameroon, a decade after it was reported in Cote d’Ivoire]
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A countrywide molecular survey leads to a seminal identification of the invasive cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus in Cameroon, a decade after it was reported in Cote d’Ivoire
A double bounded contingent valuation (CV) model was used to assess the Willingness to Pay (WTP) for vaccination of cattle against RVF in a sample of 276 livestock producers in Murang’a, Laikipia and Kwale Counties. While the level of awareness about the disease was rather low, nearly all respond...
Wanyoike, Francis N.
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Mtimet, Nadhem
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Willingness to pay for a Rift Valley fever (RVF) vaccine among Kenyan cattle producers]
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Willingness to pay for a Rift Valley fever (RVF) vaccine among Kenyan cattle producers
The extent of farm-level extra-label drug use in Kenya is not well documented in spite of its important implications on food safety, human health and international trade. One hundred and thirteen farmers in Kajiado and Narok districts were interviewed between October 2005 and February 2006 using ...
Irungu, P.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Mbogoh, S.G.
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Nyamwaro, Sospeter S.
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Murilla, G.A.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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[Evidence of improper usage of veterinary drugs in cattle in Maasailand, Kenya]
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Evidence of improper usage of veterinary drugs in cattle in Maasailand, Kenya
Bett, Bernard K.
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Kitala, P.
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Gathuma, G.
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Vale, G.
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Hargrove, J.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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McDermott, John J.
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[Simulating the impact of a synthetic tsetse repellent technology on trypanosomosis transmission in cattle under varied scenarios using a mathematical model]
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Simulating the impact of a synthetic tsetse repellent technology on trypanosomosis transmission in cattle under varied scenarios using a mathematical model
Irungu, P.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Mbogoh, S.G.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Nyamwaro, Sospeter S.
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Murilla, G.
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[Determinants of cattle market price volatility in Maasailand: a GARCH-M application]
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Determinants of cattle market price volatility in Maasailand: a GARCH-M application
We conducted a field trial among Maasai cattle-keepers in Nkuruman and Nkineji areas of Kenya to evaluate the effectiveness of a synthetic tsetse-repellent technology developed for the control of trypanosomosis in cattle. The technology was a repellent (2-methoxy 4-methylphenol) emitted from disp...
Bett, Bernard K.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Irungu, P.
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Nyamwaro, Sospeter S.
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Kitala, P.
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Gathuma, J.
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Grace, Delia
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Vale, G.
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Hargrove, J.
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McDermott, John J.
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[Field trial of a synthetic tsetse-repellent technology developed for the control of bovine trypanosomosis in Kenya]
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Field trial of a synthetic tsetse-repellent technology developed for the control of bovine trypanosomosis in Kenya
Nthiwa, D.
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Alonso, Silvia
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Odongo, David O.
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Kenya, E.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Sero-epidemiological investigation of foot and mouth disease in cattle at the livestock–wildlife interface in Maasai Mara, Kenya]
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Sero-epidemiological investigation of foot and mouth disease in cattle at the livestock–wildlife interface in Maasai Mara, Kenya