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Amphistome infections in domestic and wild ruminants in East and Southern Africa: A review
(Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2018-10)In this article, the main amphistome species infecting domestic and wild ruminants in East and Southern Africa, their snail intermediate hosts and epidemiological features are reviewed and discussed. Twenty-six amphistome ... -
Approaches for Epidemiological Insights into the Iodine Nutrition of Ruminant Livestock under Natural Conditions in Zimbabwe.
(2012-08-29)This thesis is based on work founded on an hypothesis that Zimbabwe is endemic for hypothyroidism as previously indicated in human studies, therefore a case for hypothyroidism for livestock was presumed. The studies ... -
Awareness and attitude toward Zoonoses with particular reference to anthrax among cattle owners in selected rural communities of Zimbabwe
(Mary Ann Liebert, 2013)We conducted a cross-sectional study to assess cattle owners’ awareness, perceptions, and attitudes toward zoonoses, with particular emphasis regarding anthrax. Data on awareness of zoonoses, clinical signs of anthrax in ... -
Bioassay guided fractionation of senna singueana and its potential for development of poultry phytogenic feed additives.
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-01-13)There has been burgeoning interest in plant-based feed additives following restrictions placed on the use of antibiotic feed additives inmany countries. Phytogenic feed additives are recommended to have a range of useful ... -
Brucellosis and chlamydiosis seroprevalence in goats at livestock–wildlife interface areas of Zimbabwe
(OASIS Publishing, 2019-08)In Zimbabwe, there have been no chlamydiosis and limited brucellosis studies in goats. This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors of the two diseases in goats at three different livestock–wildlife ... -
Characterization of some Brucella species from Zimbabwe by biochemical profiling and AMOS-PCR
(BioMed Central, 2009-12-22)Background: Bovine brucellosis caused by Brucella abortus is endemic in most large commercial and smallholder cattle farms of Zimbabwe, while brucellosis in other domestic animals is rare. The diagnosis of brucellosis is ... -
A comparative study of the seroprevalence of brucellosis in commercial and small-scale mixed dairy-beef cattle enterprises of Lusaka province and Chibombo district, Zambia
(SpingerLink (http://www.springerlink.com), 2011)A cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2007 and February 2008 to estimate seroprevalence of brucellosis and identify risk factors associated with Brucella infections in commercial cattle in 3 districts of ... -
Comparison of GARP and Maxent in modelling the geographic distribution of Bacillus anthracis in Zimbabwe
(Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 2017-08)A number of presence-only models can be used in the prediction of the geographic distribution of diseases and/or their vectors. The predictive performance of these models differs depending on a number of factors but primarily ... -
Detection of Brucella abortus in Chiredzi district in Zimbabwe
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2012)Brucellosis is an endemic disease in Zimbabwe caused by the genus Brucella. Brucella seroprevalence was recently reported to be high in the wildlife-livestock interface in the Chiredzi district and the neighbouring ... -
Effectiveness of Rose Bengal test and fluorescence polarization assay in the diagnosis of Brucella spp. Infections in free range cattle reared in endemic areas in Zambia
(SpingerLink (http://www.springerlink.com), 2009)The effectiveness of Rose Bengal test (RBT) and fluorescence polarization assay (FPA) in diagnosing cattle brucellosis in endemic areas was assessed and RBT and FPA test agreement was compared (n=319). The sensitivity of ... -
Effects of Soy Isoflavone extract treatment on Morphology and Morphometry of the Urinary Tract of Overiectomised Female Sprague Dawley Rats
(2014-07-17)The effect of soy isoflavone extract on the morphology and morphometry of the urinary tract of ovariectomised Sprague Dwaley rats were evaluated using histological methods. Twenty four virgin adult Sprague Dawley rats ... -
Effects of the Fenbendazole slow-release (SR) bolus on productivity of indigenous cattle on communal pasture in Sanyati area, Zimbabwe
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Epidemiological studies of amphistome infections in cattle in the highveld and lowveld communal grazing areas of Zimbabwe
(AOSIS Open Journals, 2005)During the period between January 1999 and December 2000, the distribution and seasonal patterns of amphistome infections in cattle in the highveld and lowveld communal grazing areas of Zimbabwe were determined through ... -
Epidemiological studies of Fasciola gigantica infections in cattle in the highveld and lowveld communal grazing areas of Zimbabwe
(AOSIS Open Journals, 2006)During the period between January 1999 and December 2000, the distribution and seasonal patterns of Fasciola gigantica infections in cattle in the highveld and lowveld communal grazing areas of Zimbabwe were determined ... -
Epidemiological studies of parasitic gastrointestinal nematodes, cestodes and coccidia infections in cattle in the highveld and lowveld communal grazing areas of Zimbabwe
(Oasis Open Journals, 2007)Between January 1999 and December 2000 faecal samples from 16 264 cattle at 12 dipping sites in the highveld and nine in the lowveld communal grazing areas of Zimbabwe were examined for gastrointestinal (GI) nematode and ... -
Epidemiological studies of Schistosoma mattheei infections in cattle in the highveld and lowveld communal grazing areas of Zimbabwe
(AOSIS Open Journals, 2006)During the period between January 1999 and December 2000, the distribution and seasonal patterns of Schistosoma mattheei infections in cattle in the highveld and lowveld communal grazing areas of Zimbabwe were determined ... -
Epidemiology and control of trematode infections in cattle in Zimbabwe: A review
(South African Veterinary Association, 2005-02)In this paper the main epidemiological aspects of the major domestic ruminant trematode infections in Zimbabwe are reviewed and discussed with regard to the available options for control. Seasonal occurrence of amphistomes, ... -
EPIZOOTOLOGICAL STUDIES AND DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES TOWARDS CATTLE BRUCELLOSIS IN THE SMALLHOLDER DAIRY SECTOR OF ZIMBABWE
(2012-09-03)A cross-sectional study was conducted to study the epizootology and diagnostic approaches of cattle brucellosis in six smallholder cattle farming areas of Zimbabwe. Specifically, the seroprevalence and risk factors for ... -
Evaluation Of pH And Osmolality In The Small Intestines Of Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) And Chickens (Gallus Gallus) Experimentally Infected With Trichinella Zimbabwensis
(2012-09-13)In order to evaluate the levels of pH and osmolality in the establishment and survival of T. zimbabwensis, 10 weeks old male rats (Rattus norvegicus) and 3 weeks old chicks (Gallus gallus) were each subdivided into four ... -
Evaluation of the Production and Genetic Potential of Indigenous Mukota and their Crosses with Large White Pigs in Zimbabwe.
(2012-09-03)Mukota pig populations in smallholder areas of Zimbabwe are decreasing. The objective of this study was to evaluate the production and genetic potential of the Zimbabwean indigenous pig and Large White × Mukota in commercial ...
