Objectives: To develop and validate a pig weight-estimation method using body length and girth measurements.
Methods: In a random sample of 288 smallholder pig farms in Western Kenya, pigs were weighed (kg) and their lengths and girths were measured (cm). Prediction models were generated using 75...
Mutua, F.K.
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Dewey, C.E.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Schelling, E.
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Ogara, W.O.
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[Prediction of live body weight using length and girth measurements for pigs in rural Western Kenya]
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Prediction of live body weight using length and girth measurements for pigs in rural Western Kenya
Globally, malaria remains one of the most important vector-borne diseases despite the extensive use of vector control, including indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). These control methods target endophagic vectors, whereas some malaria vectors, such as Anopheles ara...
Poché, R.M.
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Githaka, Naftaly W.
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Gool, F. van
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Kading, R.C.
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Hartman, D.A.
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Polyakova, L.
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Abworo, E.O.
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Nene, Vishvanath
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Lozano-Fuentes, Saul
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[Preliminary efficacy investigations of oral fipronil against Anopheles arabiensis when administered to Zebu cattle (Bos indicus) under field conditions]
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Preliminary efficacy investigations of oral fipronil against Anopheles arabiensis when administered to Zebu cattle (Bos indicus) under field conditions
Discusses the present situation of small ruminant production and possible nutritional interventions for improvement in tropical Africa. Includes data on ruminant livestock population by species and ecologcal zone; the effect of alley farming on the yield of maize; and the effects of supplementary...
Reynolds, L.
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[Elevage des petits ruminants - Situation actuelle et possibilites de developpement par l'amelioration de l'alimentation]
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Elevage des petits ruminants - Situation actuelle et possibilites de developpement par l'amelioration de l'alimentation
Discusses issues in the development of dairying in Africa & Asia, outlining main approaches employed in the organization of production, and the need to take into consideration five interrelated factors in dairy development strategies, viz, the supply of dairy stock, animal health, fodder systems,...
Brumby, P.J.
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Gryseels, Guido
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[Pour un accroissement de la production laitiere dans les pays deficitaires d'Afrique et d'Asie]
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Pour un accroissement de la production laitiere dans les pays deficitaires d'Afrique et d'Asie
The mainstay of economic activity in Cat Que Commune, Hoai Duc District of Ha Tay Province in Vietnam is got raising, which is the production of piglets between 8 to 30 kg, filling a gap between the sow/piglet and meat pig productions. A cluster of associated enterprises have developed around thi...
Peters, D
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Nguyen, TS
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Nguyen, BM
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Pham, NT
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[Piglet enterprise assessment and improvement in Cat Que Commune, Vietnam]
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Piglet enterprise assessment and improvement in Cat Que Commune, Vietnam
Since 1989, a step-wise series of farming systems surveys and epidemiological studies have been carried out in coastal Kenya to identify and resolve major disease constraints affecting smallholder dairy production. This paper describes the sequential studies and reports on the significance of, an...
Maloo, S.H.
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Thorpe, W.R.
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Ngumi, P.N.
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Perry, Brian D.
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[Systematic epidemiological studies to identify and resolve health constraints to smallholder dairy production in coastal lowland Kenya]
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Systematic epidemiological studies to identify and resolve health constraints to smallholder dairy production in coastal lowland Kenya
Since 1991, there have been significant changes in utilisation of feed resources in the Ethiopian highlands: while use of communal grazing lands and private pastures has declined, use of crop residues and purchased feed has increased. In addition, although use of animal health services, and adopt...
Benin, S.E.
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Ehui, Simeon K.
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Pender, J.L.
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[Policies for livestock development in the Ethiopian highlands]
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Policies for livestock development in the Ethiopian highlands
BACKGROUND: Non-fatal health outcomes from diseases and injuries are a crucial consideration in the promotion and monitoring of individual and population health. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) studies done in 1990 and 2000 have been the only studies to quantify non-fatal health outcomes acros...
Vos, T.
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Flaxman, A.D.
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Naghavi, M.
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Lozano, R.
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Michaud, C.
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Ezzati, M.
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Shibuya, K.
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[Years lived with disability (YLDs) for 1160 sequelae of 289 diseases and injuries 1990 - 2010: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010]
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Years lived with disability (YLDs) for 1160 sequelae of 289 diseases and injuries 1990 - 2010: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010
In arid and semi-arid rangelands of sub-Saharan Africa, livestock are a central component of rural livelihoods and national economies, but their production is constrained by drought and disease, and exacerbated by institutional barriers and land use restrictions among other factors. Veterinary in...
Homewood, K.
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Trench, P.
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Randall, S.
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Lynen, Godelieve
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Bishop, B.P.
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[Veterinary intervention in Maasailand: Infection-and-treatment vaccine against East Coast fever]
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Veterinary intervention in Maasailand: Infection-and-treatment vaccine against East Coast fever
The major clinical diseases of crossbred dairy herds were investigated for two years in a milk shed in Addis Ababa. Animals in 38 herds were randomly selected and visited weekly. Diagnosis of diseases and causes of death were based on clinical observation. Disease conditions were categorized into...
Lema, M.
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Kassa, T.
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Tegegne, Azage
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[Clinically manifested major health problems of crossbred dairy herds in Urban and Periurban production systems in the central highlands of Ethiopia]
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Clinically manifested major health problems of crossbred dairy herds in Urban and Periurban production systems in the central highlands of Ethiopia