A postal questionnaire asking for data concerning heartwater deaths was sent to all large-scale commercial farmers in Zimbabwe's lowveld, where heartwater is endemic. One hundred and fifty returns (24 percent return rate) provided usable data, with 85 farms (57 percent of sample) reporting heartw...
Meltzer, M.I.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Donachie, P.L.
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[Mortality percentages related to heartwater and the economic impact of heartwater disease on large-scale commercial farms in Zimbabwe]
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Mortality percentages related to heartwater and the economic impact of heartwater disease on large-scale commercial farms in Zimbabwe
As livestock disease control programs in Africa begin to rely more upon para-professionals and livestock producers as deliverers of animal health care services, understanding the role different household members play in providing animal health care becomes increasingly important. This paper prese...
Curry, J.
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Huss-Ashmore, R.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Mukhebi, A.W.
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[A framework for the analysis of gender, intra-household dynamics, and livestock disease control with examples from Uasin Gishu District, Kenya]
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A framework for the analysis of gender, intra-household dynamics, and livestock disease control with examples from Uasin Gishu District, Kenya
There is a general lack of data on the different patterns of dynamics and impact of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in South-East Asia and the impact the disease has on different sectors, in particular the smallholder sector in which livestock play such an important role. A pilot study was conducted...
Perry, Brian D.
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Gleeson, L.J.
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Khounsey, S.
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Bounma, P.
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Blacksell, Stuart D.
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[The dynamics and impact of foot and mouth disease in smallholder farming systems in South-East Asia: A case study in Laos]
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The dynamics and impact of foot and mouth disease in smallholder farming systems in South-East Asia: A case study in Laos
Perry, Brian D.
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[The role of epidemiology and economics in the control of tick-borne diseases of livestock in Africa]
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The role of epidemiology and economics in the control of tick-borne diseases of livestock in Africa
Large databases with multiple variables, selected because they are available and might provide an insight into establishing causal relationships, are often difficult to analyse and interpret because of multicollinearity. The objective of this study was to reduce the dimensionality of a multivaria...
Duchateau, L.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[Reducing a spatial database to its effective dimensionality for logistic - regression analysis of incidence of livestock disease]
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Reducing a spatial database to its effective dimensionality for logistic - regression analysis of incidence of livestock disease
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
Kruska, R.L.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[Evaluation of grazing lands of Zimbabwe using AVHRR normalised difference vegetation index]
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Evaluation of grazing lands of Zimbabwe using AVHRR normalised difference vegetation index
The current system for the certification of internationally traded animal commodities can act as a barrier to developing countries accessing high-value international markets. In this Viewpoint article, Gavin Thomson and colleagues discuss the situation as it stands and identify inconsistencies wi...
Thomson, G.R.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Catley, A.
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Leyland, T.J.
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Penrith, M.L.
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Donaldson, A.I.
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[Certification for regional and international trade in livestock commodities: The need to balance credibility and enterprise]
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Certification for regional and international trade in livestock commodities: The need to balance credibility and enterprise
Lessard, P.
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L'Eplattenier, R.
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Norval, R.A.I.
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Perry, Brian D.
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Dolan, T.T.
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Burrill, A.
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Croze, H.
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Sorensen, M.
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Grootenhuis, J.G.
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Irvin, A.D.
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[Geographical information systems in the estimation of East Coast fever risk to African livestock]
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Geographical information systems in the estimation of East Coast fever risk to African livestock
In order to assess the economic impact of heartwater (Cowdria ruminantium infection) and model the impact of improved vaccines against the disease, a field study was conducted to provide data on livestock productivity indicators in Zimbabwe. Cross-sectional studies were performed in the two main ...
Chamboko, Tafireyi
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Mukhebi, A.W.
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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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[Heartwater and the economics of livestock production on large scale commercial and smallholder farms in Zimbabwe]
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Heartwater and the economics of livestock production on large scale commercial and smallholder farms in Zimbabwe