Search Results - "SAMKANGE, Alaster"

Molecular characterization of avipoxviruses circulating in Windhoek district, Namibia 2021 by MOLINI, Umberto, MUTJAVIKUA, Vimanuka, VILLIERS, Mari de, VILLIERS, Lourens de, SAMKANGE, Alaster, COETZEE, Lauren M., KHAISEB, Siegfried, CATTOLI, Giovanni, DUNDON, William G.

“…Samples from eleven birds (chicken, dove and peacock) with symptoms of fowlpox, caused by the avipoxvirus (APV), were collected in seven different areas of the…”
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Production performance of sheep and goat breeds at a farm in a semi-arid region of Namibia by Kandiwa, Erick, Nguarambuka, Utjiuasane, Chitate, Frank, Samkange, Alaster, Madzingira, Oscar, Mbiri, Pricilla, Bishi, Alec Simukai, Mushonga, Borden

“…This study retrospectively investigated the effect of breed and season on the lambing/kidding dynamics, growth performance, neonatal viability, and weaning…”
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Applicability of teeth examination as a tool for age estimation in a semi-arid cattle production environment in Namibia by Mushonga, Borden, Shinexuugi, Immanuel, Mbiri, Pricilla, Samkange, Alaster, Madzingira, Oscar, Kandiwa, Erick

“…Regression analysis was used to evaluate teeth examination as a tool for estimating age in beef and dairy cattle at Neudamm farm, Namibia, in 2018. There was a…”
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of bovine neosporosis in the Khomas region of Namibia by Samkange, Alaster, Chitanga, Simbarashe, Tjipura-Zaire, Georgina N., Mutjavikua, Vimanuka G., Smith, Jan W., Neves, Luis, Matjila, Tshepo

“…Neospora caninum is a coccidian parasite that occurs worldwide and is one of the most important causes of abortion, especially in cattle. However, no studies…”
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Quantitative Characterization of the Hemorrhagic, Necrotic, Coagulation-Altering Properties and Edema-Forming Effects of Zebra Snake (Naja nigricincta nigricincta) Venom by Fabiano, Ezequiel, Samkange, Alaster, Mushonga, Borden, Kandiwa, Erick

“…This study was designed to investigate the cytotoxicity and haemotoxicity of the Western barred (zebra) spitting cobra (Naja nigricincta nigricincta) venom to…”
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Serological Evidence of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Livestock in the Omaheke Region of Namibia by Samkange, Alaster, Mbiri, Pricilla, Matomola, Ophelia Chuma, Zaire, Georgina, Homateni, Anna, Junias, Elifas, Kaatura, Israel, Khaiseb, Siegfried, Ekandjo, Simson, Shoopala, Johannes, Hausiku, Magrecia, Shilongo, Albertina, Mujiwa, Mushabati Linus, Dietze, Klaas, Busch, Frank, Winter, Christian, Matos, Carolina, Weiss, Sabrina, Chitanga, Simbarashe

“…This research examined the positivity ratio of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) antibodies in cattle and sheep within Namibia's Omaheke region after a…”
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A 3-year prospective study of the incidence of gastric ulcers in pigs slaughtered at Base Abattoir in Rwanda by Mushonga, Borden, Yabaragiye, Bernard, Kandiwa, Erick, Habarugira, Gervais, Samkange, Alaster

“…Determination of the incidence of gastric ulcers in pigs slaughtered at Base Abattoir in Rwanda. Stomachs from all 5040 pigs that were slaughtered at Base…”
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Characterization of the Beekeeping Value Chain: Challenges, Perceptions, Limitations, and Opportunities for Beekeepers in Kayonza District, Rwanda by Samkange, Alaster, Kandiwa, Erick, Habarugira, Gervais, Hategekimana, Landouard, Mushonga, Borden, Ernest Segwagwe, Basiamisi Victor

“…A survey was undertaken to characterize the honey production value chain and identify the challenges, limitations, and opportunities for beekeepers in Kayonza…”
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African Swine Fever Outbreak at a Farm in Central Namibia by Molini, Umberto, Kandiwa, Erick, Jago, Mark, Chiwome, Bernard A., Mudimba, Douglas, Mushonga, Borden, Samkange, Alaster, Bishi, Alec S.

“…An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) occurred at a farm in central Namibia in March 2018. Fourteen pigs died out of a herd of 59 animals over a period of…”
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Seroprevalence survey of Chlamydophila abortus infection in breeding goats on commercial farms in the Otavi Veterinary District, northern Namibia by Samkange, Alaster, Katsande, Tendai C, Tjipura-Zaire, Georgina, Crafford, Jan E

“…A total of 1 076 sera from breeding goats were randomly collected from 24 different farms and tested with CHEKIT®-ELISA (IDEXX Laboratories B.V., 1 119 NE…”
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Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding neosporosis and toxoplasmosis among farmers and animal health practitioners in Namibia by Samkange, Alaster, Chitanga, Simbarashe, Neves, Luis, Matjila, Tshepo

“…This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of livestock farmers in Namibia’s Khomas region and animal health practitioners (veterinarians and…”
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Prevalence and risk factors for brucellosis seropositivity in cattle in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, Rwanda by Segwagwe, Basiamisi E., Samkange, Alaster, Mushonga, Borden, Kandiwa, Erick, Ndazigaruye, Gervais

“…A survey involving 120 small-scale dairy farmers was carried out to assess risk factors associated with brucellosis in cattle from selected sectors of…”
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Molecular characterization of avipoxviruses circulating in Windhoek district, Namibia 2021 by MOLINI, Umberto, MUTJAVIKUA, Vimanuka, VILLIERS, Mari DE, VILLIERS, Lourens DE, SAMKANGE, Alaster, COETZEE, Lauren M., KHAISEB, Siegfried, CATTOLI, Giovanni, DUNDON, William G.

“…Samples from eleven birds (chicken, dove and peacock) with symptoms of fowlpox, caused by the avipoxvirus (APV), were collected in seven different areas of the…”
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Conception rates and calving intervals of different beef breeds at a farm in the semi-arid region of Namibia by Samkange, Alaster, Kandiwa, Erick, Mushonga, Borden, Bishi, Alec, Muradzikwa, Erdwin, Madzingira, Oscar

“…A retrospective study from 2004 to 2017 investigated the effect of bull age, cow age and breed on conception rates, and calving intervals of beef cattle at…”
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Investigation of the outbreaks of abortions and orchitis in livestock in Namibia during 2016–2018 by Samkange, Alaster, van der Westhuizen, Jolandie, Voigts, Anselm Siegfried, Chitate, Frank, Kaatura, Israel, Khaiseb, Siegfried, Hikufe, Emmanuel H., Kabajani, Juliet, Bishi, Alec S., Mbiri, Pricilla, Hawanga, Ndahafa N., Mushonga, Borden

“…This study investigated outbreaks of seemingly related abortions and orchitis which occurred in the Khomas, Omaheke and Otjozondjupa regions of Namibia from…”
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Bovine rumen impaction caused by ingestion of Gonometa postica cocoons in eastern-central Namibia by Kandiwa, Erick, Muradzikwa, Erdwin N., Mbiri, Pricilla, Mushonga, Borden, Samkange, Alaster, Hausiku, Magrecia

“…Cases of rumen impaction caused by ingestion of Gonometa postica cocoons occurred at a farm in eastern-central Namibia. Ten animals died on the farm over the…”
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An epidemiological survey of the magnitude and local perceptions of porcine cysticercosis by two methods in Nyaruguru district, Rwanda by Mushonga, Borden, Habarugira, Gervais, Birori, Aloys, Kandiwa, Erick, Samkange, Alaster, Bhebhe, Evison

“…This study investigated the magnitude of porcine cysticercosis (PC), its risk factors, economic effects and the perceptions of 80 pig farmers from Nyabimata…”
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Chronic lymphoplasmacytic villonodular proliferative synovitis in a 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier dog by Mapuvire, Tafara, Kandiwa, Erick, Mbiri, Pricilla, Samkange, Alaster, Madzingira, Oscar, Mushonga, Borden

“…We describe a case of chronic lymphoplasmacytic villonodular synovitis (CLPVNS) associated with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease in a 10-year-old spayed…”
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Evaluation of Factors Affecting Productivity and Profitability of Lohmann Brown Layers in A Semi-Arid Environment by Samkange, Alaster, Kandiwa, Erick, Mushonga, Borden, Amunyela, Selma, Bishi, Alec, Charamba, Vonai, Mbiri, Pricilla

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Demographics, distribution, ownership and naming patterns of pets presented to a mobile clinic for sterilisation in Namibia by Baines, Ian J.M, Mushonga, Borden, Madzingira, Oscar, Mbiri, Priscilla, Kandiwa, Erick, Baines, Sharon, Gorejena, Brighton, Samkange, Alaster

“…This study analysed the demographics, spatial distribution, ownership and naming patterns of dogs and cats presented to the University of Namibia’s veterinary…”
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