The purpose of the study was to characterize the differences in epidemiology (risks of infection. morbidity. mortality) and potential control of East Coast fever (ECF) between the selected strata. Evidence of Theileria parva infection was assessed by increased antibody levels as measured in an in...
Gitau, G.K.
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McDermott, John J.
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Katende, J.M.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[The epidemiology of Theileria parva infections on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya]
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The epidemiology of Theileria parva infections on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
We begin by stressing that relevant and adequate information is an essential ingredient of efficient decision-making processes aimed at optimising the performance of livestock enterprises. Such decisions are universally made, so that though different approaches may be required, animal health and ...
Leeuw, P.N. de
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McDermott, John J.
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Lebbie, S.H.B.
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[Monitoring of livestock health and production in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Monitoring of livestock health and production in sub-Saharan Africa
Omore, Amos O.
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McDermott, John J.
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Muriuki, H.M.
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Thorpe, W.R.
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[Smallholder dairy herd management in Kenya]
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Smallholder dairy herd management in Kenya
Ndung'u, L.W.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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McDermott, John J.
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Kiara, Henry K.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[Best-bet pathways for the delivery of East Coast fever vaccines to smallholder dairy systems in Kenya]
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Best-bet pathways for the delivery of East Coast fever vaccines to smallholder dairy systems in Kenya
An observational longitudinal study was carried out on 92 randomly selected smallholder farms in two coastal lowland zones of Kwale District in Kenya between December 1997 and November 1999. The objective was to estimate the incidence of the main vector-transmitted diseases in pre-weaned calves. ...
Muraguri, G.R.
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McLeod, A.
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McDermott, John J.
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Taylor, N.
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[The incidence of calf morbidity and mortality due to vector-borne infections in smallholder dairy farms in Kwale District, Kenya]
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The incidence of calf morbidity and mortality due to vector-borne infections in smallholder dairy farms in Kwale District, Kenya
A prospective observational study was conducted among smallholder dairy farmers in Murang'a District, Kenya, to estimate the incidence of Theileria parva infections, as well as calf morbidity and mortality caused by the infection. The study was conducted between March 1995 and August 1996, in fiv...
Gitau, G.K.
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Perry, Brian D.
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McDermott, John J.
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[The incidence, calf morbidity and mortality due to Theileria parva infections in smallholder dairy farms in Murang'a District, Kenya]
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The incidence, calf morbidity and mortality due to Theileria parva infections in smallholder dairy farms in Murang'a District, Kenya
The association between mean daily weight gain, Theileria parva infections, clinical East Coast fever and other possible determinants of weight gain were examined in a longitudinal observational study that was conducted in cohorts of female calves from five agro-ecological zone (AEZ)-grazing stra...
Gitau, G.K.
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McDermott, John J.
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McDermott, B.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[The impact of Theileria parva infections and other factors on calf mean daily weight gains in smallholder dairy farms in Murang'a District]
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The impact of Theileria parva infections and other factors on calf mean daily weight gains in smallholder dairy farms in Murang'a District
Livestock kept or produced in smallholder farming systems are an important component of the agricultural economy in the developing world. The role of livestock on smallholder farms varies widely, providing draught power for crop production or as a production activity for subsistence needs or mark...
McDermott, John J.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Staal, Steven J.
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[The economics of optimal health and productivity in smallholder livestock systems in developing countries]
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The economics of optimal health and productivity in smallholder livestock systems in developing countries
Kiara, Henry K.
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O'Callaghan, C.J.
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McDermott, John J.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[A study of the epidemiologic states of theileriosis in a range of smallholder dairy farms in Kenya]
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A study of the epidemiologic states of theileriosis in a range of smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
The association between serum antibody titres to Theileria parva in calves and potential explanatory factors were examined in a longitudinal observational study that was conducted in 5 cohorts of female calves with a total of 225 calves on 188 smallholder dairy farms. The farms were distributed i...
Gitau, G.K.
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McDermott, John J.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[Factors associated with Theileria parva infections in small-holder dairy farms in Murang'a District, Kenya]
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Factors associated with Theileria parva infections in small-holder dairy farms in Murang'a District, Kenya