A financial analysis was performed to assess the performance of three acaricide-treatment groups of indigenous breeds (Zebu and Nganda) of cattle on a ranch in Luwero District, Uganda. The treatments were based on different frequencies: twice-a-week dipping, once-a-month dipping and no tick contr...
Okello-Onen, J.
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Mukhebi, A.W.
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Tukahirwa, E.M.
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Musisi, G.
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Bode, E.
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Heinonen, R.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Opuda-Asibo, J.
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[Financial analysis of dipping strategies for indigenous cattle under ranch conditions in Uganda]
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Financial analysis of dipping strategies for indigenous cattle under ranch conditions in Uganda
The Murang'a District is situated in central Kenya and is a highland area with a high potential for dairy production. This study was carried out to evaluate the performance of smallholder dairy farms by analysing available data and by simulation modelling. Eighteen case farms were selected non-ra...
Schaik, G. van
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Perry, Brian D.
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Mukhebi, A.W.
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Gitau, G.K.
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Dijkhuizen, A.A.
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[An economic study of smallholder dairy farms in Muranga District, Kenya]
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An economic study of smallholder dairy farms in Muranga District, Kenya
A whole farm simulation approach was used to assess the economic impacts of five alternative strategies for controlling East Coast fever (ECF), a cattle disease, on farms from two sites in Kenya. The strategies were also ranked using the stochastic dominance criterion to determine the most prefer...
Nyangito, H.O.
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Richardson, J.W.
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Mukhebi, A.W.
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Zimmel, P.
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Namken, J.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[Whole farm simulation analysis of economic impacts of East Coast fever immunization strategies on mixed crop-livestock farms in Kenya]
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Whole farm simulation analysis of economic impacts of East Coast fever immunization strategies on mixed crop-livestock farms in Kenya
Heartwater, caused by the rickettsial organism Cowdria ruminantium, is a serious constraint to livestock development in much of sub-Saharan Africa. Traditionally, the disease has been controlled by the use of chemical acaricides to control the vector tick. The University of Florida/USAID-supporte...
Mukhebi, A.W.
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Chamboko, Tafireyi
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O'Callaghan, C.J.
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Peter, T.F.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Medley, G.F.
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Mahan, S.M.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[An assessment of the economic impact of heartwater (Cowdria ruminantium infection) and its control in Zimbabwe]
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An assessment of the economic impact of heartwater (Cowdria ruminantium infection) and its control in Zimbabwe
The authors evaluate the impact of foot and mouth disease (FMD) and control of the disease in the Philippines using cost-benefit analysis. A scenario in which FMD control is maintained at recent levels with continued presence of the disease is compared to scenarios in which a publicly funded prog...
Randolph, Thomas F.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Benigno, C.C.
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Santos , I.J.
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Agbayani, A.L.
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Coleman, P.
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Webb, R.
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Gleeson, L.J.
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[The economic impact of foot and mouth disease control and eradication in the Philippines]
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The economic impact of foot and mouth disease control and eradication in the Philippines
A pilot study of the economic impact of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the countries and region of South-East Asia is described. Previous economic impact assessments are reviewed and summarised and a synthesis of these contributions is constructed. A framework for the future economic impact of t...
Perry, Brian D.
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Kalpravidh, W.
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Coleman, P.G.
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Horst, H.S.
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McDermott, John J.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Glesson, L.J.
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[The economic impact of foot and mouth disease and its control in South-East Asia: A preliminary assessment with special reference to Thailand]
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The economic impact of foot and mouth disease and its control in South-East Asia: A preliminary assessment with special reference to Thailand
Smallholder dairy production in Kenya is an important agricultural activity that offers high potential returns contributing to income and employment generation, enhanced food security and improved livelihoods. However, productivity is well below genetic potential and continues to decline. One of ...
Ndung'u, L.W.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Coetzee, G.
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Krecek, R.C.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[An economic assessment of current delivery pathways for the control of tick-borne diseases in Kenya]
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An economic assessment of current delivery pathways for the control of tick-borne diseases in Kenya
Perry, Brian D.
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Kalpravidh, W.
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Benigno, C.
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Coleman, P.G.
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Horst, H.S.
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McDermott, John J.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Rivera, H.
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Guerrero, R.
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Gleeson, L.J.
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[Determining the economic impact of FMD control and eradication: A series of case studies. Poster abstract]
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Determining the economic impact of FMD control and eradication: A series of case studies. Poster abstract
Heartwater is a tick-borne disease of cattle, sheep and goats and some wild ruminants prevalent in much of Africa and the Caribbean. It is caused by the rickettsial organism Cowdria ruminantium and transmitted by ticks of the genus Amblyomma. The disease has traditionally been controlled by the u...
Minjauw, B.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Odero, A.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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McDermott, John J.
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Mahan, S.M.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[Economic impact assessment of Cowdria ruminantium infection and its control in Southern Africa]
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Economic impact assessment of Cowdria ruminantium infection and its control in Southern Africa
With the continuing globalization of trade and the evolving regulatory environment under the World Trade Organization, there has been renewed interest in many developing countries to review disease control policies that may affect their trade in livestock and livestock products. In particular, a ...
Randolph, Thomas F.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Horst, H.S.
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Agbayani, A.
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Benigno, C.
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Kalpravidh, W.
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Gleeson, L.J.
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[Improving the economic analysis of control interventions for diseases of trade: Lessons from two case studies of FMD control in South East Asia]
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Improving the economic analysis of control interventions for diseases of trade: Lessons from two case studies of FMD control in South East Asia