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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...

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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 2012-09-07

Autor: Gachohi, John M. Skilton, Robert A. Hansen, F. Ngumi, P.N. Kitala, P.M.

In this article, we review the epidemiology of East Coast fever (ECF), a tick borne infection of cattle, in Kenya. The major factors associated with epidemiology of ECF include the agro-ecological zone (AEZ), livestock production system (LPS) and both animal breed and age. These factors appear to...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/21766

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Gachohi, John M. ,  Skilton, Robert A. ,  Hansen, F. ,  Ngumi, P.N. ,  Kitala, P.M. ,  [Epidemiology of East Coast fever (Theileria parva infection) in Kenya: Past, present and the future] ,  Epidemiology of East Coast fever (Theileria parva infection) in Kenya: Past, present and the future
Journal Article 2011-06-19

Autor: Kipronoh, K.A. Gathuma, J.M. Kitala, P.M. Kiara, Henry K.

A study using participatory epidemiology (PE) methodologies was conducted in West Pokot and Baringo districts, Northern Rift Valley, Kenya to assess the status of East Coast Fever (ECF) and obtain livestock keepers’ perceptions of how the disease impacts on their livelihoods. A total of 658 live...

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Kipronoh, K.A. ,  Gathuma, J.M. ,  Kitala, P.M. ,  Kiara, Henry K. ,  [Pastoralists’ perception of the impact of East Coast fever on cattle production under extensive management in Northern Rift Valley, Kenya] ,  Pastoralists’ perception of the impact of East Coast fever on cattle production under extensive management in Northern Rift Valley, Kenya
Presentation 2015-03-09

Autor: Kiunga, P.N. Kitala, P.M. Kipronoh, K.A. Mosomtai, G. Kiplimo, Jusper Ronoh Bett, Bernard K.

Introduction Rift valley fever (RVF) is a viral zoonotic disease of economic importance caused by a virus of the Phlebovirus genus, Bunyaviridae family. The disease occurs cyclically between 5 to 15 years which is associated with El Nino weather phenomenon. Various studies have been done to map R...

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Kiunga, P.N. ,  Kitala, P.M. ,  Kipronoh, K.A. ,  Mosomtai, G. ,  Kiplimo, Jusper Ronoh ,  Bett, Bernard K. ,  [Using ecological niche modelling for mapping the risk of Rift Valley fever in Kenya] ,  Using ecological niche modelling for mapping the risk of Rift Valley fever in Kenya
Journal Article 2014-10-16

Autor: Wesonga, F.D. Gachohi, John M. Kitala, P.M. Gathuma, J.M. Njenga, M.J.

The principle objective of this study was to estimate the infection seroprevalence and identify risk factors associated with Theileria parva infection in cattle on smallholder farms in Machakos County, Kenya. A total of 127 farms were selected by a proportional allocation approach based on the nu...

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Wesonga, F.D. ,  Gachohi, John M. ,  Kitala, P.M. ,  Gathuma, J.M. ,  Njenga, M.J. ,  [Theileria parva infection seroprevalence and associated risk factors in cattle in Machakos County, Kenya] ,  Theileria parva infection seroprevalence and associated risk factors in cattle in Machakos County, Kenya

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