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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

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

The management of indigenous pigs in rural villages of Busia and Kakamega district, Western Kenya, is discussed. Data on husbandry practices, challenges and farmers knowledge on T. solium taeniosis / cysticercosis were gathered using questionnaires administered in face-to-face interviews. Pigs we...


Mutua, F.K.Dewey, C.E.Arimi, S.M.Ogara, W.O.Githigia, S.M.Levy, M.Schelling, E.[Indigenous pig management practices in rural villages of Western Kenya]Indigenous pig management practices in rural villages of Western Kenya

A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of ectoparasites and possible risk factors in free-range pigs from 135 farms of Busia District, Kenya.Three hundred and six pigs were examined for presence of external parasites using standard parasitological methods. Data on mana...


Kagira, J.M.Kanyari, P.N.Maingi, N.Githigia, S.M.Ng'ang'a, C.Gachohi, John M.[Relationship between the prevalence of ectoparasites and associated risk factors in free-range pigs in Kenya]Relationship between the prevalence of ectoparasites and associated risk factors in free-range pigs in Kenya

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