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Development, survival and availability of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep on pastures in a semi-arid area of Kajiado District of Kenya by Ng'ang'a, C.J, Maingi, N, Kanyari, P.W.N, Munyua, W.K

“…A study was carried out on a ranch in the semi-arid area of Kajiado District in Kenya during the period July 2000 to June 2001 to determine the seasonal…”
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Epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths infections in Dorper sheep in a semi-arid area of Kenya by Ng'ang'a, C.J, Maingi, N, Munyua, W.K, Kanyari, P.W.N. (Nairobi Univ. (Kenya). Veterianry Pathology Dept.)

“…A survey on the prevalence and intensity of infection with gastrointestinal helminths of Dorper sheep in relation to age and weather factors was carried out on…”
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Susceptibility to IVM in a field strain of Haemonchus contortus subjected to four treatments in a closed sheep–goat flock in Kenya by Gatongi, P.M, Njoroge, J.M, Scott, M.E, Ranjan, S, Gathuma, J.M, Munyua, W.K, Cheruiyot, H, Prichard, R.K

“…Susceptibility to IVM (IVM) of “strain A” Haemonchus contortus which had been exposed to IVM four times over a 2-year period was compared to IVM susceptibility…”
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Effects of three nematode anthelmintic treatment regimes on flock performance of sheep and goats under extensive management in semi-arid Kenya by Gatongi, P.M., Scott, M.E., Ranjan, S., Gathuma, J.M., Munyua, W.K., Cheruiyot, H., Prichard, R.K.

“…A study was undertaken in a semi-arid area of Kenya between August 1991 and June 1993 to evaluate the effects of anthelmintic treatment using ivermectin before…”
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Efficacy of ivermectin delivered from a sustained-release bolus against gastrointestinal nematodes in field grazing calves in Nyandarua district of Kenya by Munyua, W.K., Ng'ang'a, C.J., Ngotho, J.W.

“…The effect of ivermectin delivered by an orally administered prototype sustained-release (IVM SR) bolus was evaluated over a period of 140 days using 12 steers…”
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Comparison of antibody- and antigen-detection enzyme immunoassays for the diagnosis of Trypanosoma evansi infections in camels by Olaho-Mukani, W, Munyua, W K, Mutugi, M W, Njogu, A R

“…A total of 183 camels from Kenya were examined for circulating trypanosomal antigens by four methods: (1) a monoclonal antigen-detection enzyme-linked…”
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Prevalence of Eimeria species in cattle in Kenya by Munyua, W K, Ngotho, J W

“…A total of 620 bovine faecal samples collected from unselected animals brought for post-mortem to the Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology or…”
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Impact of gastrointestinal helminths on production in goats in Kenya by Githigia, S.M., Thamsborg, S.M., Munyua, W.K., Maingi, N.

“…The impact of gastrointestinal nematodes on health and production of goat was investigated in a low potential area (Ecozone 3) of Kenya. The study involved 44…”
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effect of weather on the occurrence and magnitude of periparturient rise in trichostronglyid nematode egg output in Dorper ewes in a semi-arid area of Kajiado District of Kenya by Ng'ang'a, C.J, Kanyari, P.W.N, Maingi, N, Munyua, W.K

“…An investigation was carried out to assess the effects of weather on the occurrence and magnitude of the periparturient rise (PPR) in trichostrongylid nematode…”
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prevalence and intensity of helminth and coccidial infections in dairy cattle in central Kenya by Waruiru, R.M, Kyvsgaard, N.C, Thamsborg, S.M, Nansen, P, Bogh, H.O, Munyua, W.K, Gathuma, J.M

“…A survey of gastrointestinal parasite infections of young (< 6 months old), immature (6-12 months old) and adult (> 12 months old) dairy cattle on 16 farms in…”
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Occurrence of peri-parturient rise in trichostrongylid nematode egg output in Dorper ewes in a semi-arid area of Kajiado District of Kenya by Ng′ang′a, C.J., Munyua, W.K., Maingi, N., Kanyari, P.W.N.

“…An investigation on the occurrence of peri-parturient rise in trichostrongylid nematode egg output in breeding ewes was carried out on a Ranch in the semi-arid…”
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Strategic use of moxidectin or closantel in combination with levamisole in the control of nematodes of sheep in the highlands of central Kenya by Maingi, N, Munyua, W.K, Gichigi, M.N

“…The strategic use of moxidectin or closantel in combination with levamisole (LEV) to control gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in the highlands of central…”
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Hypobiosis of Haemonchus contortus in natural infections of sheep and goats in a semi-arid area of Kenya by Gatongi, P.M, Prichard, R.K, Ranjan, S, Gathuma, J.M, Munyua, W.K, Cheruiyot, H, Scott, M.E

“…A total of 42 lambs, 42 kids, 21 ewes and 21 does were necropsied during an investigation of the epidemiology of Haemonchus contortus infection of sheep (Red…”
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Resistance to benzimidazoles and levamisole in nematode parasites of sheep in Nyandarua district of Kenya by Maingi, N, Bjørn, H, Gichohi, V.M, Munyua, W.K, Gathuma, J.M

“…The occurrence of anthelmintic resistance on 25 sheep farms in the Nyandarua District of Kenya was investigated, using the faecal egg count reduction test…”
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Efficacy of morantel sustained release trilaminate bolus gastrointestinal nematodes in grazing dairy calves in Kenya by Waruiru, R.M, Weda, E.H, Bogh, H.O, Munyua, W.K, Gathuma, J.M, Thamsborg, S.M, Nansen, P

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Haemolytic complement and class-specific antibody levels in goats during infection with Trypanosoma evansi and after treatment with diminazene aceturate by Olaho-Mukani, W., Munyua, W.K., Njogu, A.R.

“…Following infection with Trypanosoma evansi, goats mounted a strong class-specific antibody response, characterized by elevation of IgM and IgG antibody…”
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Development and survival of infective larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes of cattle on pasture in central Kenya by Waruiru, R.M. (Nairobi Univ. (Kenya). Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dept. of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology), Munyua, W.K, Thamsborg, S.M, Nansen, P, Bogh, H.O, Gathuma, J.M

“…On a series of pasture plots, 2 kg pats of bovine faeces containing known numbers of strongylid (Haemonchus, Cooperia, Oesophagostomum and Trichostrongylus)…”
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Isolation of Besnoitia wallacei in Kenya by Ng'ang'a, C J, Kanyari, P W, Munyua, W K

“…The development of Besnoitia wallacei was studied in 13 cats fed on tissues of mice and rats previously infected with B. wallacei. The cats were serially…”
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The prevalence and intensity of infection with Eimeria species in sheep in Nyandarua district of Kenya by Maingi, N. (Nairobi Univ. (Kenya). Dept. of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology), Munyua, W.K

“…The prevalence and numbers of coccidian oocysts in faecal samples from young (less than 6 months old), immature (6-12 months old) and adult (over 12 months…”
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An abattoir survey of gastrointestinal nematode infections in cattle in the central highlands of Kenya by Waruiru, R.M. (Nairobi Univ. (Kenya). Dept. of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology), Nansen, P, Kyvsgaard, N.C, Thamsborg, S.M, Munyua, W.K, Gathuma, J.M, Bogh, H.O

“…The gastrointestinal tracts of 672 crossbred cattle were obtained from various abattoirs in Kiambu District, Kenya from August 1992 to July 1993, and examined…”
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