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We applied social network analysis to pig trader networks on the Kenya-Uganda border. Social network analysis is a recently developed tool, which is useful for understanding value chains and improving disease control policies. We interviewed a sample of 33 traders about their experiences with tra...


Lichoti, J.K.Davies, J.Maru, Y.Kitala, P.M.Githigia, S.M.Okoth, Edward A.Bukachi, SalomeOkuthe, S.Bishop, Richard P.[Pig traders’ networks on the Kenya-Uganda border highlight potential for mitigation of African swine fever virus transmission and improved ASF disease risk management]Pig traders’ networks on the Kenya-Uganda border highlight potential for mitigation of African swine fever virus transmission and improved ASF disease risk management

A study was undertaken along the Kenya–Uganda border in four districts of Tororo and Busia (Uganda) and Busia and Teso (Kenya) to understand smallholder farmers’ knowledge, practices and awareness of biosecurity measures. Information was collected by administering questionnaires to 645 randomly s...


Nantima, NoelinaDavies, J.Dione, Michel M.Ocaido, M.Okoth, Edward A.Mugisha, A.Bishop, Richard P.[Enhancing knowledge and awareness of biosecurity practices for control of African swine fever among smallholder pig farmers in four districts along the Kenya–Uganda border]Enhancing knowledge and awareness of biosecurity practices for control of African swine fever among smallholder pig farmers in four districts along the Kenya–Uganda border

Pig movements play a significant role in the spread of economically important infectious diseases such as the African swine fever. Characterization of movement networks between pig farms and through other types of farm and household enterprises that are involved in pig value chains can provide us...


Lichoti, J.K.Davies, J.Kitala, P.M.Githigia, S.M.Okoth, Edward A.Maru, Y.Bukachi, S.A.Bishop, Richard P.[Social network analysis provides insights into African swine fever epidemiology]Social network analysis provides insights into African swine fever epidemiology

Robinson, Lance W.Davies, J.Ericksen, Polly J.Mugatha, Simon M.[Measuring development process resilience: A test from northern Kenya]Measuring development process resilience: A test from northern Kenya

Bishop, Richard P.Okoth, S.Davies, J.[Epidemiology of African Swine Fever: A prerequisite to control]Epidemiology of African Swine Fever: A prerequisite to control

Davies, J.Okoth, S.Nantima, NoelinaKasiiti, J.Naliaka, S.May, T.Bishop, Richard P.[Understanding the epidemiology of African Swine Fever and its impact on smallholders]Understanding the epidemiology of African Swine Fever and its impact on smallholders

A cross-sectional survey was carried out to characterize the pig production systems in four districts along the Kenya-Uganda border. Information was collected by administering structured questionnaires to 645 households in 32 randomly selected clusters. The study showed that the majority of the f...


Nantima, NoelinaOcaido, M.Davies, J.Dione, Michel M.Okoth, Edward A.Mugisha, A.Bishop, Richard P.[Characterization of smallholder pig production systems in four districts along the Uganda-Kenya border]Characterization of smallholder pig production systems in four districts along the Uganda-Kenya border
Herrick, Jeffrey E.Kevin C. U.Jason W. K.Boos, J.Johnson, M.V.Shepherd, Keith D.Hempel , J.Davies, J.Guerra, J. L.Kosnik, C.Kimiti. D.W.Losinyen, Abraham E.Muller, KNorfleet, L.Ozor, N.Reinsch, T.Sarukhan, J.West, L. T.Bestelmeyer, B.T.[The global Land-Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS): Supporting evidence-based, site-specific land use and management through cloud computing, mobile applications, and crowdsourcing]The global Land-Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS): Supporting evidence-based, site-specific land use and management through cloud computing, mobile applications, and crowdsourcing

Research and practice are increasingly demonstrating the environmental benefits of pastoralism and the opportunity for sustainable development of pastoral communities through a combination of livestock and biodiversity-related business. To take full advantage of the potential biodiversity-pastora...


Notenbaert, An Maria OmerDavies, J.Leeuw, Jan deSaid, Mohammed YahyaHerrero, Mario T.Manzano, P.Waithaka, M.M.Aboud, A.A.O.Omondi, S.[Policies in support of pastoralism and biodiversity in the heterogeneous drylands of East Africa]Policies in support of pastoralism and biodiversity in the heterogeneous drylands of East Africa
Bishop, R.Davies, J.Onzere, Cynthia K.Kemp, Stephen J.Nene, VishvanathKeil, G.Arias, M.Okoth, Edward A.[African Swine Fever (ASF) control: An entry point for enhancing human welfare through pig system improvement]African Swine Fever (ASF) control: An entry point for enhancing human welfare through pig system improvement

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