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Journal Article 2017-05-01

Autor: Lichoti, J.K. Davies, J. Maru, Y. Kitala, P.M. Githigia, S.M. Okoth, Edward A. Bukachi, Salome Okuthe, S. Bishop, Richard P.

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...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/80427

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Lichoti, J.K. ,  Davies, J. ,  Maru, Y. ,  Kitala, P.M. ,  Githigia, S.M. ,  Okoth, Edward A. ,  Bukachi, Salome ,  Okuthe, 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
Journal Article 2016-04-01

Autor: Lichoti, J.K. Davies, J. Kitala, P.M. Githigia, S.M. Okoth, Edward A. Maru, Y. Bukachi, S.A. Bishop, Richard P.

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...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/70222

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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
Journal Article 2009

Autor: Kagira, J.M. Maingi, N. Kanyari, P.W.N. Githigia, S.M. Ng'ang'a, J.C. Gachohi, John M.

The characteristics of markets for free-range pigs in Busia District, Kenya were determined using retrospective analysis of veterinary records, key informant interviews and questionnaire survey. A total of 8,377 pigs were slaughtered between 2001 and 2005, which accounted for 27% of all the lives...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/2064

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Kagira, J.M. ,  Maingi, N. ,  Kanyari, P.W.N. ,  Githigia, S.M. ,  Ng'ang'a, J.C. ,  Gachohi, John M. ,  [Characteristics of pig trade in low income settings in Busia District, Kenya] ,  Characteristics of pig trade in low income settings in Busia District, Kenya
Journal Article 2011-07-01

Autor: Mutua, F.K. Dewey, C.E. Arimi, S.M. Ogara, W.O. Githigia, S.M. Levy, M. Schelling, E.

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...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/5369

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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
Journal Article 2013-07-15

Autor: Kagira, J.M. Kanyari, P.N. Maingi, N. Githigia, S.M. Ng'ang'a, C. Gachohi, John M.

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...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/33497

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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
Journal Article 2010

Autor: Kagira, J.M. Githigia, S.M. Ng'ang'a, J.C. Kanyari, P.W.N. Maingi, N. Gachohi, John M.

The current study investigated the occurrence of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) protozoa and associated risk factors in free range pigs in Busia District, Kenya. A total of 306 pigs from 135 farms in 6 Divisions were sampled for feces, which were analysed for parasites using direct smear and McMast...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/2433

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Kagira, J.M. ,  Githigia, S.M. ,  Ng'ang'a, J.C. ,  Kanyari, P.W.N. ,  Maingi, N. ,  Gachohi, John M. ,  [Prevalence of gastrointestinal protozoa and association with risk factors in free-range pigs in Kenya] ,  Prevalence of gastrointestinal protozoa and association with risk factors in free-range pigs in Kenya
Journal Article 2010-02-22

Autor: Kagira, J.M. Maingi, N. Kanyari, P.W.N. Githigia, S.M. Ng'ang'a, J.C. Gachohi, John M.

Porcine cysticercosis is an emerging zoonosis with public health and economic importance. A cross-sectional study was undertaken to investigate the disease in free-range pigs on 182 smallholder farms in Busia District, Kenya. The survey households were selected using a snowballing technique. Seru...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/2306

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Kagira, J.M. ,  Maingi, N. ,  Kanyari, P.W.N. ,  Githigia, S.M. ,  Ng'ang'a, J.C. ,  Gachohi, John M. ,  [Seroprevalence of Cysticercus cellulosae and associated risk factors in free-range pigs in Kenya] ,  Seroprevalence of Cysticercus cellulosae and associated risk factors in free-range pigs in Kenya
Journal Article 2012-03-15

Autor: Kagira, J.M. Kanyari, P.N. Githigia, S.M. Maingi, N. Ng'ang'a, J.C. Gachohi, John M.

Nematode infections are a serious constraint to pig production, especially where free range pig keeping is practiced. This study investigated the epidemiology of nematodes in free range pigs in Busia District, Kenya. Three hundred and six pigs from 135 farms were sampled for faeces that were anal...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/35264

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Kagira, J.M. ,  Kanyari, P.N. ,  Githigia, S.M. ,  Maingi, N. ,  Ng'ang'a, J.C. ,  Gachohi, John M. ,  [Risk factors associated with occurrence of nematodes in free range pigs in Busia District, Kenya] ,  Risk factors associated with occurrence of nematodes in free range pigs in Busia District, Kenya

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