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
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 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
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
In Kenya, the vast majority of dairy farms are owned and run by smallholder farmers. These farms are estimated to produce 75-90 percent of the milk sold in Kenya (Mbogoh, 1984a, b); about 65 percent of dairy cattle in the smallholder farms are stall-fed for the greater part of the year (Gitau et ...
Gitau, G.K.
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Perry, Brian D.
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McDermott, John J.
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Katende, J.M.
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Maribei, J.M.
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[Risk factors associated with Theileria parva infection in cattle in smallholder dairy farms in Muranga District, Kenya. A longitudinal study]
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Risk factors associated with Theileria parva infection in cattle in smallholder dairy farms in Muranga District, Kenya. A longitudinal study
Tick-borne diseases are considered a major constraint to dairy farming among the smallholder dairy farms in Kenya, which account for an estimated 75-90% of all milk produced in the country. The most important tick-borne disease in Kenya is East Coast fever (ECF) caused by Theileria parva and tran...
Gitau, G.K.
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McDermott, John J.
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Katende, J.M.
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O'Callaghan, C.J.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[Differences in the epidemiology of theileriosis on smallholder dairy farms in contrasting agro-ecological and grazing strata of highland Kenya]
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Differences in the epidemiology of theileriosis on smallholder dairy farms in contrasting agro-ecological and grazing strata of highland Kenya