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
Livestock systems in developing countries are characterised by rapid change, driven by factors such as population growth, increases in the demand for livestock products as incomes rise, and urbanisation. Climate change is adding to the considerable development challenges posed by these drivers of...
Thornton, Philip K.
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Herrero, Mario T.
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Freeman, H.A.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Jones, Peter G.
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McDermott, John J.
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[Vulnerability, climate change and livestock - opportunities and challenges for the poor]
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Vulnerability, climate change and livestock - opportunities and challenges for the poor
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
The current control strategies for tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis in cattle (trypanocidal drugs tsetse control and trypanotolerant cattle) are briefly reviewed and their adoption rates in different geographic regions of sub-Saharan Africa are presented. The impact of these control strategies a...
McDermott, John J.
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Coleman, P.G.
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[Comparing apples and oranges - model-based assessment of different tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis control strategies]
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Comparing apples and oranges - model-based assessment of different tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis control strategies
Cattle from 50 farms in Mukono County, Uganda, were monitored for trypanosomes every second month over an 18-month period (1995–1996) by mini-anion exchange chromatography and haematocrit centrifugation techniques. Eighteen trypanosome isolates collected from cattle during this period were charac...
Olila, D.
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McDermott, John J.
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Eisler, M.C.
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Mitema, E.S.
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Patzelt, R.J.
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Clausen, P.H.
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Poetzsch, C.J.
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Zessin, K.H.
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Mehlitz, D.
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Peregrine, A.S.
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[Drug sensitivity of trypanosome populations from cattle in a peri-urban dairy production system in Uganda]
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Drug sensitivity of trypanosome populations from cattle in a peri-urban dairy production system in Uganda
We have carried out a study of risk factors for early detection of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense sleeping sickness. Records of sleeping sickness patients from 1987 to 2001 from Tororo and Busia districts in Uganda were reviewed for their village of origin and clinical stage (early or late). All...
Odiit, M.
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Coleman, P.G.
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McDermott, John J.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Welburn, S.C.
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Woolhouse, Mark E.J.
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[Spatial and temporal risk factors for the early detection of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense sleeping sickness patients in Tororo and Busia districts, Uganda]
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Spatial and temporal risk factors for the early detection of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense sleeping sickness patients in Tororo and Busia districts, Uganda
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...
Kitala, P.M.
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McDermott, John J.
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Coleman, P.G.
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Dye, C.
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[Comparison of vaccination strategies for the control of dog rabies in Machakos District, Kenya]
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Comparison of vaccination strategies for the control of dog rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
As part of a study to assess zoonotic milk-borne health risks, seasonal survey data and unpasteurized milk samples were collected between January 1999 and February 2000 from randomly selected informal milk market agents (220 and 236 samples in the dry and wet seasons, respectively) and from house...
Arimi, S.M.
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Koroti, E.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Omore, Amos O.
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McDermott, John J.
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[Risk of infection with Brucella abortus and Escherichia coli O157:H7 associated with marketing of unpasteurized milk in Kenya]
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Risk of infection with Brucella abortus and Escherichia coli O157:H7 associated with marketing of unpasteurized milk in Kenya
For those with sleeping sickness, the consequences of delayed diagnosis include poor prognosis at treatment and an increased risk of tsetse infection. Data on their socio–demographic and clinical characteristics, health-seeking behaviour and delays in presentation and diagnosis were collected fro...
Odiit, M.
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Shaw, Alison
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Welburn, S.C.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Coleman, P.G.
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McDermott, John J.
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[Assessing the patterns of health-seeking behaviour and awareness among sleeping-sickness patients in eastern Uganda]
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Assessing the patterns of health-seeking behaviour and awareness among sleeping-sickness patients in eastern Uganda
The objective of this study was to apply transition models to distinguish between factors associated with both incident and persistent trypanosome infections. Data collected from 1561 cattle were analyzed from a long-term study involving 8 herds in which both trypanosome infections (a total of 56...
Schukken, Y.H.
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Schaik, G. van
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McDermott, John J.
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Rowlands, G.J.
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Nagda, S.M.
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Mulatu, W.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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[Transition models to assess risk factors for new and persistent trypanosome infections in cattle - analysis of longitudinal data from the Ghibe Valley, Southwest Ethiopia]
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Transition models to assess risk factors for new and persistent trypanosome infections in cattle - analysis of longitudinal data from the Ghibe Valley, Southwest Ethiopia