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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 2010-07-01

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

A cross-sectional study of serum antibody responses of cattle to tick-borne disease (TBD) parasites (Theileria parva, Theileria mutans, Anaplasma marginale and Babesia bigemina) was conducted on traditional smallholder mixed farms in Mbeere District in Kenya. The objective was to estimate the inf...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/1447

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Gachohi, John M. ,  Ngumi, P.N. ,  Kitala, P.M. ,  Skilton, Robert A. ,  [Estimating seroprevalence and variation to four tick-borne infections and determination of associated risk factors in cattle under traditional mixed farming system in Mbeere District, Kenya] ,  Estimating seroprevalence and variation to four tick-borne infections and determination of associated risk factors in cattle under traditional mixed farming system in Mbeere District, Kenya
Journal Article 2011-01-15

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

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between seroprevalence to Theileria parva infection in cattle and potential environmental and farm-level effects in 80 farms under traditional crop–livestock system in Mbeere District, Kenya. A standardized questionnaire was used to ...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/2438

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Gachohi, John M. ,  Kitala, P.M. ,  Ngumi, P.N. ,  Skilton, Robert A. ,  [Environment and farm factors associated with exposure to Theileria parva infection in cattle under traditional mixed farming system in Mbeere District, Kenya] ,  Environment and farm factors associated with exposure to Theileria parva infection in cattle under traditional mixed farming system in Mbeere District, Kenya
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 2009-06-01

Autor: Asaava, L.L. Kitala, P.M. Gathura, P.B. Nanyingi, M.O. Muchemi, G. Schelling, E.

Bovine cysticercosis is a zoonosis that is mainly of socioeconomic and public health importance. A survey of this disease was carried out in Northern Turkana District, Kenya to estimate the prevalence through both serology and meat inspection, to determine the prevalence of the adult tapeworm in ...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/370

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Asaava, L.L. ,  Kitala, P.M. ,  Gathura, P.B. ,  Nanyingi, M.O. ,  Muchemi, G. ,  Schelling, E. ,  [A survey of bovine cysticercosis/human taeniosis in Northern Turkana District, Kenya] ,  A survey of bovine cysticercosis/human taeniosis in Northern Turkana District, Kenya
Journal Article 2002

Autor: Kitala, P.M. McDermott, John J. Coleman, P.G. Dye, C.

Demographic and epidemiological field data were used in a determinstic model to describe dog rabies transmission in Machakos District, Kenya and to predict the impact of potential vaccination strategies for its control. The basic reproduction number (R0) was estimated to be 2.44 (1.52-3.36, 95% c...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/35329

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Kitala, P.M. ,  McDermott, John J. ,  Coleman, P.G. ,  Dye, C. ,  [Comparison of vaccination strategies for the control of dog rabies in Machakos District, Kenya] ,  Comparison of vaccination strategies for the control of dog rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
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...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/4016

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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
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...

Enlace original: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/51340

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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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