Multivariate logistic regression models are mostly used to identify risk factors associated withthe occurrence of particular disease processes. Logistic regression models have also been used as tools for veterinary diagnosis by providing the probability of a particular disease in an individual an...
Pfeiffer, Dirk U.
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Duchateau, L.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Ushewokunze-Obatolu, U.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[A spatially predictive logistic regression model for occurrence of theileriosis outbreaks in Zimbabwe]
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A spatially predictive logistic regression model for occurrence of theileriosis outbreaks in Zimbabwe
Herrero, Mario T.
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Thornton, Philip K.
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Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
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Msangi, Siwa
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Wood, S.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Dixon, John A.
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Bossio, Deborah A.
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Steeg, Jeannette van de
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Freeman, H.A.
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Gerard, Bruno G.
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[An integrated assessment of global changes in crop-livestock systems to 2030: implications for policy development]
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An integrated assessment of global changes in crop-livestock systems to 2030: implications for policy development
The potential impact and return to investment from introducing improved dualpurpose cowpea for food and fodder in northern Nigeria was investigated using a combination of farmers' workshops and village and household level surveys. Out of the 462 households surveyed, 41 % were adopters, 9% had bee...
Okike, I.
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Kristjanson, Patricia M.
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Tarawali, Shirley A.
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Singh, B.B.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Mounyong, V.M.
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[Potential adoption and diffusion of improved dual-purpose cowpea in the dry savannas of Nigeria: an evaluation using a combination of participatory and structured approaches]
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Potential adoption and diffusion of improved dual-purpose cowpea in the dry savannas of Nigeria: an evaluation using a combination of participatory and structured approaches
Thornton, Philip K.
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Quirós, Carlos
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Sheikh, D.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Robinson, Timothy P.
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Dijkman, J.T.
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Herrero, Mario T.
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[Using a decision support tool to screen for pro-poor policies: application of PRIMAS-EXTRAPOLATE to smallholder dairy systems in East Africa]
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Using a decision support tool to screen for pro-poor policies: application of PRIMAS-EXTRAPOLATE to smallholder dairy systems in East Africa
Okike, I.
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Kristjanson, Patricia M.
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Tarawali, Shirley A.
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Singh B.B
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Kruska, R.L.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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[An evaluation of potential adoption and diffusion of improved cowpea in the dry savannas of Nigeria: A combination of participatory and structured approaches]
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An evaluation of potential adoption and diffusion of improved cowpea in the dry savannas of Nigeria: A combination of participatory and structured approaches
Heartwater, transmitted by Amblyomma spp., is considered one of the most important tick-borne diseases of cattle, goats and sheep in southern Africa, causing considerable losses through mortality and control costs. In support of a project developing a new inactivated vaccine, we have undertaken, ...
Minjauw, B.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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McDermott, John J.
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Kruska, R.L.
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[Identification of circumstances in which heartwater has a major economic impact for the livestock industry in Southern Africa]
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Identification of circumstances in which heartwater has a major economic impact for the livestock industry in Southern Africa
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) conducts research on strategic issues that constrain livestock productivity of resource-poor households, with a focus as smallholder crop-livestock systems. The institute conducts research in the areas of ruminant genetics, ruminant health, fe...
Perry, Brian D.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Medley, G.F.
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Mukhebi, A.W.
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O'Callaghan, C.J.
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Peter, T.F.
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Reid, Robin S.
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Williams, T.
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[Ex ante impact assessment of disease control technologies: The case of vector-borne infections in Africa]
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Ex ante impact assessment of disease control technologies: The case of vector-borne infections in Africa
Smallholder dairy production is a widespread and growing activity in the Kenyan highlands, and a potentially important source of livelihood for many poor farmers with road access to urban areas of East and Southern Africa. Yet both market participation and net prices received vary widely across ...
Staal, Steven J.
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Delgado, Christopher L.
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Baltenweck, Isabelle
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Kruska, R.L.
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[Spatial aspects of producer milk price formation in Kenya: a joint household-GIS approach]
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Spatial aspects of producer milk price formation in Kenya: a joint household-GIS approach
Wangui, Elizabeth Edna
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Okello, O.O.
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Gardiner, A.J.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Baya, M.S.
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Reid, Robin S.
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[Land-use change after tsetse control in Kanyati communal land, northwestern Zimbabwe. Poster]
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Land-use change after tsetse control in Kanyati communal land, northwestern Zimbabwe. Poster
Kristjanson, Patricia M.
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Thornton, Philip K.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Reid, Robin S.
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Henninger, N.
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Williams, Timothy O.
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Tarawali, Shirley A.
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Niezen, J.
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Hiernaux, Pierre H.Y.
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[Mapping livestock systems and changes to 2050: Implications for West Africa]
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Mapping livestock systems and changes to 2050: Implications for West Africa