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Robinson, Timothy P.Wint, W.Conchedda, G.Cinardi, G.Boeckel, Thomas P. vanBett, Bernard K.Gilbert, M.[The global livestock sector: Trends and health implications]The global livestock sector: Trends and health implications

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.Bett, Bernard K.Mbogoh, S.G.Nyamwaro, Sospeter S.Murilla, G.A.Randolph, Thomas F.[Evidence of improper usage of veterinary drugs in cattle in Maasailand, Kenya]Evidence of improper usage of veterinary drugs in cattle in Maasailand, Kenya

In a tsetse-infested area of Kenya, we characterised veterinary-drug outlets based on personnel and business characteristics to assess their capacities to provide clinical veterinary services. Structured questionnaires were administered to the retailers and sought information on the characterist...


Bett, Bernard K.Machila, N.Gathura, P.B.McDermott, John J.Eisler, M.C.[Characterisation of shops selling veterinary medicines in a tsetse-infested area of Kenya]Characterisation of shops selling veterinary medicines in a tsetse-infested area of Kenya

Extended and above normal rainfall across (semi-) arid Africa after a warm phase of El Niño creates conditions favorable for outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF); a vector borne disease. There have been two major epizootics in the Horn of Africa in 1997/98 and 2006/07 that had the highest mortalit...


Kiplimo, Jusper RonohNotenbaert, An Maria OmerBett, Bernard K.Waithaka, H.E.[Use of bio-physical indicators to map and characterize coping strategies of households to Rift Valley fever outbreaks in Ijara District]Use of bio-physical indicators to map and characterize coping strategies of households to Rift Valley fever outbreaks in Ijara District

Access to animal health services in many developing countries is limited. This is especially serious for livestock keepers in remote areas such as most pastoralists. The constraint to access is due to biophysical, social and economic factors such as vast yet sparsely populated areas, the transhum...


Kiara, Henry K.Munene, A.Omondi, Immaculate A.Wako, D.D.Takal, S.O.Bett, Bernard K.Wamwere-Njoroge, George J.[Delivery of animal health services in extensive livestock systems in Kenya]Delivery of animal health services in extensive livestock systems in Kenya

Grace, DeliaBett, Bernard K.Rich, Karl M.Wanyoike, Francis N.Lindahl, Johanna F.Randolph, Thomas F.[Economics of One Health]Economics of One Health

Animal health surveillance is essential for protecting public health, enhancing access to international markets for animals and their products, and improving animal health, production and welfare. It is of vital importance for protecting and improving the livelihoods of diverse groups of livestoc...


Mariner, Jeffrey C.Hendrickx, Saskia C.J.Pfeiffer, Dirk U.Costard, S.Knopf, L.Okuthe, S.Chibeu, D.Parmley, J.Musenero, M.Pissang, C.Zingeser, J.Jones, B.Ali, S.N.Bett, Bernard K.McLaws, M.Unger, FredAraba, A.Mehta-Bhatt, PurviJost, Christine[Integration of participatory approaches into surveillance systems]Integration of participatory approaches into surveillance systems

Historical data on Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreaks in Kenya covering the period 1951-2010 were analyzed using a logistic regression model to identify factors associated with RVF occurrence. The analysis used a division as the unit of analysis. The infection status of each division was defined o...


Bett, Bernard K.Omolo, AbisalomNotenbaert, An Maria OmerKemp, Stephen J.[Spatial-temporal analysis of the risk of Rift Valley fever in Kenya]Spatial-temporal analysis of the risk of Rift Valley fever in Kenya

We designed and piloted a livestock identification and traceability system (LITS) along the Northern Tanzania–Narok–Nairobi beef value chain. Animals were randomly selected and identified at the primary markets using uniquely coded ear tags. Data on identification, ownership, source (village), an...


Mutua, F.Kihara, AbsolomonRogena, J.Ngwili, N.Aboge, G.Wabacha, J.Bett, Bernard K.[Piloting a livestock identification and traceability system in the northern Tanzania–Narok–Nairobi trade route]Piloting a livestock identification and traceability system in the northern Tanzania–Narok–Nairobi trade route

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