Journal articles Open Access Typology, management and smallholder farmerpreferred traits for selection of indigenous goats (Capra hisrcus) in three agro-ecological zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon The present study aimed to assess the typology, production management, and smallholder farmerpreferred traits in selecting indigenous goats in three agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Based on a st… RUF-39688 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Haplotype analysis of the mitochondrial DNA d- loop region reveals the maternal origin and historical dynamics among the indigenous goat populations in east and west of the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon · D. Kabange · E. M. Machuka · K. Musale +6 more This study aimed at assessing haplotype diversity and population dynamics of three Congolese indigenous goat populations that included Kasai goat (KG), small goat (SG), and dwarf goat (DG) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The 116… RUF-39687 2022 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Vertebrate Animal Bites and Scratch Injuries in Patients Reporting at Kakamega Provincial General Hospital, Western Kenya, 2009 W. Akhwale · G. Kikuvi · J. U. Manyengo · K. Nelima +1 more In developing countries, there is underestimation of the importance of vertebrate animal bites and scratches in morbidity, mortality and loss of life in public health. In 2009, a study was done to determine characteristics of vertebrate an… RUF-39567 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Jun 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Disentangling the complex epidemiology of African swine fever in Uganda: A product of inter-Higher Education Institutions collaboration C. Masembe · J. F. Mayega · V. Muwanika · P. Ogweng Despite the significant contribution of pig industry to livestock economy and food security in sub Saharan Africa, it is faced with the devastating African swine fever (ASF) disease that kills up to 100% of infected pigs in both commercial… RUF-38994 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Information communication methods used for management of transboundary animal diseases (TADS) amongst livestock keepers: The case of selected counties in Kenya M. J. Demesi · G. G. Gitao · N. J. Kiplagat · I. F. Mugivane +1 more This study investigated utilization of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) for management of Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs). The study was informed by Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Diffusion of Innovation theory as g… RUF-38939 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access African swine fever dynamics: a major challenge to food and economic security to pig farmers in Uganda T. Aliro · C. Masembe · J. Mayega · V.B. Muwanika +2 more African swine fever (ASF) is a devastating hemorrhagic fever of pigs, caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV). The frequent outbreaks of ASF affect the food and economic security of farmers yet the dynamics of the disease, its risk … RUF-38768 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence and faecal egg counts of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho M.A. Mahlehla · A.M. Matebesi · M.J. Moiloa · S. Molapo +2 more (GIPs) of sheep from two districts of Lesotho and ii) the effect of agro-ecological zones, host age and sex on prevalence and faecal egg loads of GIPs. It was conducted for a period of six months (July to December) in different agro-ecolog… RUF-38756 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Journal articles Open Access Short report on implications of COVID-19 and emerging zoonotic infectious diseases for pastoralists and Africa S. W. Dejene · A. Egeru · Aggrey Siya Many emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases occur in Africa. These are projected to increase as human–animal host contact increases owing to increasing environmental degradation that shrinks nature habitats for wildlife over… RUF-38306 2020 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Prevalence and monetary loss due to cystic Echinococcosis in slaughter house livestock: A case study of Migori County, Kenya Banda Liveness Jessika · Erume Joseph · Odero Joseph Kere · Kagira John Maina Cystic Echinococcosis (CE/Hydatidosis) is a parasitic zoonosis of public health importance that causes considerable economic loss worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence and monetary loss of CE in livestock slaughtered in… RUF-38205 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2020
Journal articles Open Access Community‑led data collection using Open Data Kit for surveillance of animal African trypanosomiasis in Shimba hills, Kenya Benard W. Kulohoma · Nicodemus Masila · Caroline K. Mirieri · Lillian Wambua +2 more Objective: In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is an increase in trypanosome non-susceptibility to multiple trypanocides, but limited information on judicious trypanocide use is accessible to smallholder farmers and agricultural stakeholders in d… RUF-37907 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Infestation levels and control of the varroa mite (Varroa destructor) in managed honey bee colonies from Selected agro ecological zones of Uganda D. Namayanja The Varroa mite, Varroa destructor (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae) is an ectoparasitic mite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It was first detected in East Africa in 2009. Currently, no control strategies have been put in place to manage th… RUF-37828 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Epidemiological study of peste des petits ruminants in goats and sheep in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo B.A Bwihangane Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute, contagious transboundary disease of sheep, goats and some wild (Gazelles, Springbuck, Impala) animals caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The disease was first officially reporte… RUF-37710 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Mixed infection of peste-des-petits ruminants and Capripox in goats in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo L. Bebora · N.P. Bisimwa · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao +1 more Objective: We aimed at determining the prevalence and characterizing the CaPV, determining the CaPV - PPRV coinfection prevalence and providing data about phylogenetic relationship betwee n the fusion protein of PPRV and … RUF-37709 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Mitochondrial DNA variation of indigenous goat populations from Peste-des-petits-ruminants outbreak in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo L.C. Bebora · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao This study was conducted to investigate the genetic diversity at d-loop of mitochondrial DNA and establish the possible maternal lineages of indigenous goat breeds in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRCongo). Phylogenetic relationships among… RUF-37707 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Acute and sub-acute toxicity of Commiphora swynnertonii extracts: an experimental study on albino mice and rats M. Chacha · Edwin Disela · P. Erasto · S. Temba The acute and subacute toxicity of Commiphora swynnertonii extracts on albino mice and rats was verified. For the acute toxicity study, oral administration of C. swynnertonii hexane and chloroform extract with doses of 500, 1000, and 2000 … RUF-37669 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Gastrointestinal parasites of Angora goats in Lesotho: prevalence and control methods M.J. Moiloa This research project composed of two approaches: the first approach involved a survey in which focus group discussion and individual interviews were conducted in lowlands, foothills and mountains. This part was aimed at assessing control … RUF-37295 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluating prevalence and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of merino sheep in Lesotho Motšelisi Mahlehla This research project incorporated two studies. The first study was based on farmer’s awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho. The study was achieved by simple random sampling of 216 farmers f… RUF-37294 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, drug resistance and atypical mycobacteria in Rwanda F. Bwanga · C.M. Muvunyi · A.N. Umubyeyi · I. Uwimana The genus Mycobacterium has two main groups, Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and atypical mycobacteria. The MTBC species, the causative agents of tuberculosis (TB), has been further typed into different genotypes. Genotyping meth… RUF-37058 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The role of the bushpigs in the epidemiology of African swine fever at the wildlife-livestock interfaces in Uganda Peter Ogweng African swine fever is a devastating hemorrhagic fever of pigs, caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV). In Africa, the presence of a sylvatic cycle involving warthogs and soft ticks means that the risk of introduction of ASFV into … RUF-36676 2017 CC BY 4.0 20 Apr 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Utilization of African ethnoveterinary information for management of livestock diseases M. Chacha · P. Erasto · S. Temba Smallholder farmers in Africa face various challenges in livestock keeping, livestock diseases being one of them. Due to poor infrastructure especially road and communication networks, smallholder farmers in rural areas do not easily acces… RUF-36495 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of natural products in the management of livestock diseases M. Chacha · P. Erasto · D. Swai Before the introduction of synthetic veterinary drugs (SDs), plants were used as the basis of traditional remedy for the management of livestock diseases in Africa. Despite the fact that most of the commercially SDs are effective, smallhol… RUF-36386 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Cost effectiveness of and willingness to pay for vaccination of village free-range poultry against Newcastle disease in Iganga district E.G. Mbabazi Newcastle disease is the major constraint to village poultry production in the world but more so in developing countries. Eradication of this disease is unlikely but it can be effectively controlled through vaccination. This study was cond… RUF-35860 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Ethnopharmacology, phytochemical composition and toxicity of medicinal plants used against livestock helminths in drylands Agnes Sarah Nalule Medicinal plants are important natural resources in drylands for communities on which their livestock and other forms of livelihoods have been sustained based on traditional knowledge. However, lack of scientific basis of their biological … RUF-35775 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
OER and Open Access Open Access Prevention of Newcastle disease in chicken HAUMBA Eric Nelson · Innocent. Kirungi RUF-35722 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Nov 2015
OER and Open Access Open Access Treating tumours in turkeys HAUMBA Eric Nelson · Sylvia Namujuzi RUF-35719 CC BY 4.0 10 Nov 2015
