Brucellosis is an important disease among livestock and people in sub-Saharan Africa. In general, the incidence is the highest in pastoral production systems and decreases as herd size and size of landholding decreases. The prevalence of risk factors for infections are best understood for bovine ...
McDermott, John J.
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Arimi, S.M.
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[Brucellosis in sub-Saharan Africa: Epidemiology, control and impact]
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Brucellosis in sub-Saharan Africa: Epidemiology, control and impact
Omore, Amos O.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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McDermott, John J.
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Staal, Steven J.
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Ouma, Emily A.
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Odhiambo, J.
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Mwangi, A.
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Aboge, G.O.
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Koroti, E.
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Koech, R.
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[Assessing and managing milk-borne health risks for the benefit of consumers in Kenya]
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Assessing and managing milk-borne health risks for the benefit of consumers in Kenya
The risk of consuming marketed milk containing antimicrobial residues was investigated by testing 854 unpasteurized and 110 pasteurized milk samples collected from contrasting locations, market outlets and consumer households in Kenya during 1999 and 2000. The Charm-AIM screening kit used detecte...
Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Aboge, G.O.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Kanja, L.W.
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Omore, Amos O.
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McDermott, John J.
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[Investigation of the risk of consuming marketed milk with antimicrobial residues in Kenya]
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Investigation of the risk of consuming marketed milk with antimicrobial residues in Kenya
Mwai, C.W.
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Makita, K.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Grace, Delia
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[Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 in beef carcasses in slaughterhouses in Nairobi, Kenya]
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 in beef carcasses in slaughterhouses in Nairobi, Kenya
Bovine mastitis and mastitis control were investigated on smallholder farms in central Kenya. After an initial observational study, a clinical trial to assess the impact of three different mastitis control strategies - (1) improved udder hygiene (2) treatment of subclinical cases, and (3) a combi...
Omore, Amos O.
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McDermott, John J.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Kyule, M.N.
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[Impact of mastitis control measures on milk production and mastitis indicators in smallholder dairy farms in Kiambu District, Kenya]
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Impact of mastitis control measures on milk production and mastitis indicators in smallholder dairy farms in Kiambu District, Kenya
Omore, Amos O.
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Lore, Tezira A.
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Staal, Steven J.
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Kutwa, J.
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Ouma, R.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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[Addressing the public health and quality concerns towards marketed milk in Kenya]
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Addressing the public health and quality concerns towards marketed milk in Kenya
Despite policies to discourage them, informal milk markets account for over 80% of milk sales in most sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Informal milk market agents include farmer dairy co-operatives, small traders using bicycles and public or private transport and small retail outlets, such as...
Omore, Amos O.
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McDermott, John J.
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Staal, Steven J.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Ouma, Emily A.
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[Analysis of public health risks from consumption of informally marketed milk in sub-Saharan African countries]
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Analysis of public health risks from consumption of informally marketed milk in sub-Saharan African countries
Mutua, F.K.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Schelling, E.
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Levy, M.
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Ogara, W.O.
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[Descriptive analysis of the reproductive performance of sows in rural western Kenya]
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Descriptive analysis of the reproductive performance of sows in rural western Kenya
Arimi, S.M.
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Koroti, E.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Omore, Amos O.
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McDermott, John J.
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Macharia, J.K.
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Nduhiu, J.G.
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Githua, A.M.
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[Risk of infection from E. coli O157:H7 through informally marketed raw milk in Kenya]
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Risk of infection from E. coli O157:H7 through informally marketed raw milk in Kenya
Despite an unfavourable policy environment against informal milk markets, these markets account for most milk sales in Kenya. Convenient delivery and lower prices are the principal benefits for poor consumers. Current milk handling and safety regulations in Kenya are derived from models in indust...
Omore, Amos O.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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McDermott, John J.
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[Analysis of public health risks from consumption of informally marketed milk in Kenya]
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Analysis of public health risks from consumption of informally marketed milk in Kenya