Swine erysipelas is an economically significant disease affecting all stages of pork production. The biggest losses may occur in growers-finishers because of sudden death or acute septicemia. Survivors often suffer from chronic lameness, arthritis and endocarditis leading to poor body growth. The...
Musewa, A.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Grace, Delia
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Dione, Michel M.
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Erume, J.
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[Detection of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in naturally infected pigs in Kamuli District, Uganda]
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Detection of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in naturally infected pigs in Kamuli District, Uganda
The aim of this study was to characterize serotypes, phenotypic antimicrobial resistance patterns, and plasmid profiles of 55 Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica isolates in different matrices from 77 pork outlets in Kampala, Uganda. Seven different serovars were identified, namely Enteritidis (6...
Ndoboli, D.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Heilmann, M.
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Alter, T.
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Clausen, P.H.
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Wampande, E.
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Grace, Delia
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Huehn, S.
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[Serotypes and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica in pork and related fresh-vegetable servings among pork outlets in Kampala, Uganda]
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Serotypes and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica in pork and related fresh-vegetable servings among pork outlets in Kampala, Uganda
Uganda has experienced 4 Ebola outbreaks since the discovery of the virus. Recent epidemiological work has shown pigs are hosts for Ebola viruses. Due to their high reproduction rates, rapid weight gain, potential to provide quick financial returns and rising demand for pork, pig production in Ug...
Atherstone, Christine
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Smith, E.
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Ochungo, P.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Grace, Delia
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[Assessing the potential role of pigs in the epidemiology of Ebola virus in Uganda]
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Assessing the potential role of pigs in the epidemiology of Ebola virus in Uganda
Smallholder pig production in Uganda is constrained by poor management and high disease burden, with African swine fever (ASF) being one of the most important contributors. However, data to develop appropriate evidence-based disease mitigating interventions along the pig value chain are lacking. ...
Dione, Michel M.
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Akol, J.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Kungu, J.
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Ouma, Emily A.
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Wieland, Barbara
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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[Risk factors for African swine fever in smallholder pig production systems in Uganda]
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Risk factors for African swine fever in smallholder pig production systems in Uganda
Brucellosis is a notifiable zoonotic disease affecting livestock, humans, and wildlife in Uganda. Pigs can be infected with human pathogenic Brucella suis biovars 1 and 3 and can be a significant source of brucellosis for humans. Uganda has a rapidly growing pig population, and the pork consumpti...
Erume, J.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Dione, Michel M.
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Ejobi, F.
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Mboowa, G.
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Kungu, Joseph M.
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Akol, J.
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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El-Adawy, H.
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Melzer, F.
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Elschner, M.
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Neubauer, H.
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Grace, Delia
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[Serological and molecular investigation for brucellosis in swine in selected districts of Uganda]
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Serological and molecular investigation for brucellosis in swine in selected districts of Uganda
In Eastern Africa, small-scale pig keeping has emerged as a popular activity to generate additional household income. Infections of pigs with gastrointestinal helminths can limit production output, increase production costs, and pose zoonotic risks. A cross-sectional, community-based study in thr...
Roesel, Kristina
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Dohoo, I.
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Baumann, M.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Grace, Delia
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Clausen, P.H.
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[Prevalence and risk factors for gastrointestinal parasites in small-scale pig enterprises in Central and Eastern Uganda]
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Prevalence and risk factors for gastrointestinal parasites in small-scale pig enterprises in Central and Eastern Uganda
Pig production has increasingly become an important activity, especially among smallholder farmers in Uganda in the past three decades as evidenced by a dramatic rise in pig population from 0.19 to 3.2 million. This is linked to the rise in demand for pork due to changes in preferences. Per capit...
Ouma, Emily A.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Lule, Peter M.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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[Characterization of smallholder pig production systems in Uganda: Constraints and opportunities for engaging with market systems]
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Characterization of smallholder pig production systems in Uganda: Constraints and opportunities for engaging with market systems
This study was conducted to map the distribution of pork retail outlets as well as assess their role in food borne disease transmission. Using a structured questionnaire, practices associated with hygiene related to infrastructure, workers, and equipment were assessed. Sources of pork were assess...
Kungu, Joseph M.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Ejobi, F.
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Ocaido, M.
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Grace, Delia
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[Assessment of hygiene practices of pork retail outlets in Kampala district, Uganda]
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Assessment of hygiene practices of pork retail outlets in Kampala district, Uganda
Pig production is thriving in Uganda and the demand for pork is increasing, therefore offering potential for increased income from pig production and marketing. The consumers’ preferences determine and potentially drive this demand but are largely unknown in the context of Uganda. As part of a mu...
Roesel, Kristina
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Ejobi, F.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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Ouma, Emily A.
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Kungu, J.
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Clausen, P.H.
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Grace, Delia
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[Knowledge, attitudes and practices of pork consumers in Uganda]
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of pork consumers in Uganda
Previous research on trichinellosis in Africa focused on isolating Trichinella from wildlife while the role of domestic pigs has remained highly under-researched. Pig keeping in Uganda is historically recent, and evidence on zoonotic pig diseases, including infection with Trichinella species, is ...
Roesel, Kristina
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Nöckler, K.
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Baumann, M.P.O.
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Fries, R.
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Dione, Michel M.
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Clausen, P.H.
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Grace, Delia
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[First report of the occurrence of Trichinella-specific antibodies in domestic pigs in Central and Eastern Uganda]
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First report of the occurrence of Trichinella-specific antibodies in domestic pigs in Central and Eastern Uganda