We applied social network analysis to pig trader networks on the Kenya-Uganda border. Social network analysis is a recently developed tool, which is useful for understanding value chains and improving disease control policies. We interviewed a sample of 33 traders about their experiences with tra...
Lichoti, J.K.
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Davies, J.
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Maru, Y.
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Kitala, P.M.
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Githigia, S.M.
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Okoth, Edward A.
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Bukachi, Salome
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Okuthe, S.
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Bishop, Richard P.
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[Pig traders’ networks on the Kenya-Uganda border highlight potential for mitigation of African swine fever virus transmission and improved ASF disease risk management]
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Pig traders’ networks on the Kenya-Uganda border highlight potential for mitigation of African swine fever virus transmission and improved ASF disease risk management
Akoko, James M.
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Macleod, E.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Muinde, P.
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Alarcón, Pablo
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Muloi, D.
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Gachoya, J.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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[Serological survey of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in pigs slaughtered at Ndumbuini abattoir in Nairobi, Kenya]
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Serological survey of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in pigs slaughtered at Ndumbuini abattoir in Nairobi, Kenya
We analysed data that were previously collected for molecular characterisation of rotavirus (RV) groups A and C in pigs from Teso and Busia subcounties in Kenya to determine risk factors for its infection. The data included records from 239 randomly selected piglets aged between 1 and 6 months ra...
Amimo, Joshua O.
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Otieno, T.F.
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Okoth, Edward A.
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Onono, J.O.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Risk factors for rotavirus infection in pigs in Busia and Teso subcounties, Western Kenya]
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Risk factors for rotavirus infection in pigs in Busia and Teso subcounties, Western Kenya
Rudimentary non-market-oriented pig rearing systems have been implicated in
the persistence of Taenia solium cysticercosis, an endemic disease of high public
health concern in Uganda. We investigated the seroprevalence and key predisposing factors of the disease in Moyo and Lira, two pig-producin...
Kungu, Joseph M.
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Masembe, C.
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Apamaku, M.
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Akol, Joyce
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Amia, Winfred C.
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Dione, Michel M.
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[Systèmes d’élevage porcin et cysticercose au nord de l’Ouganda]
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[Pig farming systems and cysticercosis in northern Uganda]
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Pig farming systems and cysticercosis in northern Uganda
Background
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial disease with a worldwide distribution. In Vietnam, leptospirosis is considered endemic. In pigs, leptospirosis can result in reproductive problems (such as abortion and infertility) which lead to economic loss. In addition, transmission to people p...
Hu Suk Lee
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Nguyen Viet Khong
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Huyen Nguyen Xuan
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Vuong Bui Nghia
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Hung Nguyen-Viet
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Grace, Delia
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[Sero-prevalence of specific Leptospira serovars in fattening pigs from 5 provinces in Vietnam]
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Sero-prevalence of specific Leptospira serovars in fattening pigs from 5 provinces in Vietnam
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
Background
Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonosis of public health importance transmitted through contact with contaminated soil, water or urine of infected animals. In pigs the disease is characterized by abortion, still births and weak piglets. A cross-sectional study was conducted in May to Jul...
Ngugi, J.N.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Mgode, G.F.
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Obonyo, M.
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Mhamphi, G.G.
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Otieno, C.A.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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[Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of leptospirosis in slaughter pigs: A neglected public health risk, western Kenya]
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of leptospirosis in slaughter pigs: A neglected public health risk, western Kenya
East Africa is undergoing rapid expansion of pig rearing, driven by increasing pork consumption. Introduction and expansion of pig production systems in this biodiverse landscape may create new risks, including zoonotic pathogen transmission. Historically, biosecurity measures have primarily been...
Livestock is common in Indian cities and contribute to food security as well as livelihoods. Urban livestock keeping has been neglected, and in India, little is known about the topic. Therefore, urban and peri-urban pig farms of Guwahati, Assam, India, were surveyed in order to understand more ab...
Mohakud, S.S.
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Hazarika, R.A.
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Sonowal, S.
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Bora, D.P.
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Talukdar, A.
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Tamuly, S.
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Lindahl, J.F.
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[The extent and structure of pig rearing system in urban and peri-urban areas of Guwahati]
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The extent and structure of pig rearing system in urban and peri-urban areas of Guwahati