Working Document Series Open Access Milking procedures and prevalence of mastitis and mastitis specific-pathogens in selected smallholder dairy herds in Zimbabwe G. Matope · M. Ndengu · D.M. Pfukenyi · Katsande. Simbarashe A cross-sectional study was carried to collect milk samples for bacteriological examination and somatic cell counting in diary cows in Zimbabwe. Of the total animals tested, 172 (29.5%) had mastitis with 84% (144/172) of them having subcli… RUF-34960 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of milk producers’ awareness of milk-borne zoonoses, prevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in selected smallholder and commercial dairy farms of Zimbabwe G. Matope · D. Mosalagae · D. Pfukenyi The study assessed milk producers’ awareness of milk-borne zoonoses and prevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in selected smallholder and commercial dairy farms of Zimbabwe. A total of 119 dairy producers were interviewed; 21 (17.6%) … RUF-34918 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic and phenotypic evaluation of Zimbabwean Jersey cattle towards the development of a selection index T.E. Halimani · E.V Imbayawro-Chikosi · E.M. Missanjo A multitrait selection index for Zimbabwean Jersey cattle was constructed using 10 986 records (305-day) from 25 herds with calving period from 1996 to 2008 using data from the Livestock Identification Trust. Genetic and phenotypic paramet… RUF-34915 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic and non-genetic factors influencing production in two boer goats studs M.D. Fair · F.J.M. King · F.W.C Neser The effect of genetic and environmental factors on weaning and post-weaning traits of boer goats was studied using 3233 records collected from 1998 to 2008. Least square analysis was used for estimation of environmental effects. Genetic pa… RUF-34846 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Risk factors and socio-economic effects associated with spread of Peste des petits ruminants in Turkana district, Kenya L.C. Bebora · A. N. Gitau · S.M. Kihu · J.M. Njenga +1 more Peste des petit ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious, infectious and often fatal disease of sheep, goats and small wild ruminants. In Kenya PPR was first suspected in 1992 and confirmed in Turkana District in 2007. Turkana community live… RUF-34838 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory control of Newcastle disease in village poultry using thermostable vaccines in Uganda D.K. Byarugaba · J.L. Nakavuma · A. State Village poultry is one of those abundant assets for the rural poor in Uganda that could be utilized to eradicate poverty in the country since poultry farming addresses the needs of the underprivileged in society especially women and childr… RUF-34717 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The status of indegnous chicken production in northern Uganda A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more Indegnous chicken production is important for many rural households. Although it is a small and sometimes unorganized sector, it makes a substantial contribution to food security by providing eggs and meat for home consumption and, to some… RUF-34162 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Estimating prevalence of brucellosis in livestock and assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of respective communities in baringo county, Kenya L.C. Bebora · S. Kiambi · P. Kitala · P.K. Kosgei +1 more Brucellosis is an infectious, contagious and important zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of genus Brucella. World Health Organization considers brucellosis the most spread zoonosis in the world. Brucellosis has been documented to be high… RUF-34003 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Socioeconomic Impact of NewCastle Disease Vaccination of Village Poultry on Community Free-range Poultry Farmers in Iganga District D.K. Byarugaba · E.G. Mbabazi · J. Nakavuma · A. State This research is aimed at establishing the socioeconomic impact of Newcastle disease vaccination on community free-range poultry keepers in Eastern Uganda. In the baseline survey it was realised that majority of the farmers had lost poultr… RUF-32441 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of ThermosTable New Castle Disease Vaccination on Productivity of Free Ranging Indigenous Chicken D.K. Byarugaba · B. Mali · J. Nakavuma This study was carried out in Bulyansiime village, Iganga District. A baseline survey was conducted to determine the serological status and flock dynamics of the free range chicken. This was followed by vaccination of all birds above 2 wee… RUF-32435 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Risk Factors Associated With Spread of Peste Des Petits Ruminants in Turkana District, Kenya L.C. Bebora · C.G. Gitao · S.M. Kihu · N. Maingi +4 more This research established the risk factors associated with PPR spread in Turkana district. A total of 54 variables describing key sheep and goat husbandry and production process in the pastoral set up in Turkana community being the activit… RUF-32426 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory Control of Newcastle Disease in Vllage Poultry Using Thermostable Vaccines in Uganda D.K. Byarugaba · B. Mali · G. Mbabazi · J. Mugisha +2 more This study is investigating the limitations and challenges that constrain control of Newcastle disease (ND) in village freerange poultry. The project is implemented in Bulyansime village in Iganga District. Baseline data on knowledge, atti… RUF-32334 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
