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
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
This paper reviews the past contributions of epidemiology and economics to the control of tick-borne infections of cattle in Africa. The factors affecting successful and unsuccessful control are evaluated on a gographical and on a production systems basis, with particular reference to Theileria p...
Perry, Brian D.
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Young, A.S.
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[The past and future roles of epidemiology and economics in the control of tick-borne diseases of livestock in Africa: The case of theileriosis]
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The past and future roles of epidemiology and economics in the control of tick-borne diseases of livestock in Africa: The case of theileriosis
This paper highlights the growing divergence between the supply and demand for livestock products in sub-Saharan Africa with special reference to the Preferential Trade Area (PTA) region. Livestock diseases, especially theileriosis and trypanosomiasis, among other constraints, are identified as a...
Mukhebi, A.W.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Kruska, R.L.
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[Animal disease research for food security in sub-Saharan Africa: The case of theileriosis and trypanosomiasis in the Preferential Trade Area]
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Animal disease research for food security in sub-Saharan Africa: The case of theileriosis and trypanosomiasis in the Preferential Trade Area
Examines circumstances under which three basic theileriosis control methods might be used and proposes a conceptual framework with which a decision might be made on the best method to use in a given area.
Perry, Brian D.
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Lessard, P.
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Mukhebi, A.W.
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Norval, R.A.I.
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[Epidemiology and decision-making in theileriosis control]
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Epidemiology and decision-making in theileriosis control