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The potential impact of native Australian trypanosome infections on the health of koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)

, 2011
Whole blood collected from koalas admitted to the Australian Zoo Wildlife Hospital (AZWH), Beerwah, QLd, Australia, during late 2006-2009 was tested using trypanosome species-specific 18S rDNA PCRs designed to amplify DNA from Trypanosoma irwini, T ...
Reid, S.A., Hanger, J., Gillett, A., McInnes, L.M., Ryan, U.M.   +4 more
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Production of tumour necrosis factor alpha during bovine trypanosomiasis: possible correlation with severity of anaemia associated with the disease

, 2010
This paper determines whether tumour necrosis factor (TNF alpha) (a cytokine that is predominantly secreted by cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage) production is induced during bovine trypanosomiasis and wheather or not production is correlated with
Gaidulis, L., Sileghem, M.R.
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A community education intervention to improve bovine trypanosomiasis knowledge and appropriate use of trypanocidal drugs on smallholder farms in Kenya

, 2013
This paper describes the development, design, dissemination and evaluation of a communication intervention designed to promote appropriate usage of trypanocidal drugs in trypanosomiasis endemic areas of western and coastal Kenya.
McDermott, John J., Shaw, A.P.M., Welburn, S.C., Machila, N., Emongor, Rosemary, Maudlin, I., Eisler, M.C.   +6 more
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Improved targeting and appropriate use of trypanocidal drugs for the control of African bovine trypanosomiasis in tsetse endemic areas of western and coastal Kenya within the context of primary veterinary care [PDF]

, 2005
The thesis examines smallholder livestock owners' perceptions of bovine trypanosomiasis and methods used for controlling it, as well as their veterinary treatment-seeking patterns and access to agricultural and veterinary information in tsetse endemic ...
Machila-Eisler, Noreen
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Cattle owners' perceptions of African bovine trypanosomiasis and its control in Busia and Kwale Districts of Kenya

, 2003
A study using a structured questionnaire was conducted in Busia District, Western Kenya and Kwale District, Coastal Kenya to obtain qualitative and quantitative information from 256 cattle owners about their production systems, their perceptions of the ...
McDermott, John J., Maudlin, I, Wanyangu, S.W., Welburn, S.C., Machila, N., Maudlin, I., Eisler, MC, Eisler, M.C., Machila, N, Welburn, SC, McDermott, JJ, Wanyangu, SW, McDermott, J.   +12 more
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Epidemiological investigations of bovine trypanosomiasis in the common fly belt of Zambia

, 2017
The causes of anaemia in cattle were reviewed and it was postulated that trypanosomiasis or malnutrition were the main factors in affecting herd mean packed cell volume (PCV).
Hopkins, J.S.
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The central role of macrophages in trypanosomiasis-associated anemia: rationale for therapeutical approaches.

, 2010
Bovine African trypanosomiasis causes severe economical problems on the African continent and one of the most prominent immunopathological parameters associated with this parasitic infection is anemia.
De Baetselier, Patrick, Beschin, A., Raes, G., Magez, Stefan, Vankrunkelsven, Ann, Caljon, G., Bockstal, V., Caljon, Guy, Vankrunkelsven, A., Beschin, Alain, Stijlemans, B., Stijlemans, Benoît, Guilliams, Martin, Raes, Geert, Magez, S., De Baetselier, P., Bosschaerts, T., Bockstal, Viki, Bosschaerts, Tom, Guilliams, M.   +19 more
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Economic issues in trypanosomiasis control [PDF]

, 1997
Case studies, mainly in Zimbabwe but also in Zambia, investigated economic aspects of controlling savanna species of the tsetse fly (Diptera: Glossinidae) which is the vector of bovine trypanosomiasis in southern Africa.
Barrett, J. C.
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Heterogeneity in the prevalence and intensity of bovine trypanosomiasis in the districts of Amuru and Nwoya, Northern Uganda. [PDF]

BMC Vet Res, 2015
Angwech H, Nyeko JH, Opiyo EA, Okello-Onen J, Opiro R, Echodu R, Malinga GM, Njahira MN, Skilton RA.   +8 more
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Epidemiology, control and potential insect vectors of Trypanosoma evansi (surra) in village livestock in southern Philippines

, 2010
The objective of this project was to determine the extent and impact of infection with Trypanosoma evansi in livestock in Mindanao, Philippines, evaluate economic benefits of control options and determine its vectors.
Dargantes, Alan
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