Results 101 to 110 of about 9,868 (223)
Global Climate Change and the Resurgence of Tropical Disease: An Economic Approach [PDF]
We study the impact of global climate change on the prevalence of tropical diseases using a heterogeous agent dynamic general equilibrium model. In our framework, households can take actions (e.g., purchasing bednets or other goods) that provide partial ...
Christian Zimmermann, Douglas Gollin
core +3 more sources
, 1977 Local pattern of domiciled and wild distribution of Panstrongylus megistus was observed through artificial and natural ecotopes investigation. The bug was found inhabiting periodomestic dwellings and hollow trees in the sylvatic environment serving as shelters for wild animals. This was mainly represented by spots of remaining forests.
Forattini, Oswaldo Paulo +3 more
openaire +1 more source
, 1978 The development of spontaneous colonies of Panstrongylus megistus in experimental fowlhouses showed regional variation with positive results in regions with an annual dry season, and negative ones in regions without this well-marked period. Beside this, the influence of the forest cover was suggested.
Forattini, Oswaldo Paulo +3 more
openaire +1 more source
Breeding for Resistance to Infectious Diseases in Small Ruminants [PDF]
Livestock Production/Industries,
Eaton, B.T., Gray, G.D., Woolaston, R.R.
core +1 more source
Revista de saude publica, 1979 Spontaneous colonies of Triatoma sordida, Panstrongylus megistus, and Rhodnius neglectus developed in experimental fowlhouses were observed for the conditions for their development and the variation and permanence of their components. T. sordida colonization and dispersal is favored by open areas, mainly pasture lands where many dry trees remain as the
Forattini, Oswaldo Paulo +3 more
openaire +2 more sources
Agricultural extension reform in Africa: Insights and lessons from livestock disease control in South-West Ethiopia [PDF]
, 2014 Agricultural extension systems across Africa are under great pressure to become more efficient and effective. Whereas proposals abound as to what African governments should do in order to achieve these goals, those addressing how they might do so are ...
D'Ieteren, G.D.M. +7 more
core
, 1984 Apresentam-se os resultados obtidos com a observação da presença triatomínea em três localidades, uma delas caracterizada por estar submetida a vigilância anual ininterrupta, e duas por terem sido expurgadas respectivamente seis e um ano e meio antes. As duas primeiras situam-se em áreas de endemicidade de Panstrongylus megistus e a terceira em região ...
Forattini, Oswaldo Paulo +4 more
openaire +1 more source
Revista de saude publica, 1984 Spontaneous colonies of Panstrongylus megistus developed in experimental fowlhouses were observed for the conditions of their development, variation and permanence of their components. Data were also obtained on their annual cycles and survival. The annual cyclical rhythm showed an increase of adult production in the last quarter of the year, with a ...
Forattini, Oswaldo Paulo +4 more
openaire +2 more sources
, 1978 In certain areas of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, where transmission of tripanosomiasis by Triatoma infestans has been interrupted for at least six years, ah investigation of domestic enzootic situations has been carried out. A low incidence (0.3%) of infected dogs was found and their infection associated to the existence of Panstrongylus megistus ...
Forattini, Oswaldo Paulo +4 more
openaire +1 more source
Livestock development planning in Uganda [PDF]
Livestock are an important element of the livelihoods of many Ugandan households, and considerable efforts at economic development by the government of Uganda have focused on the livestock sector. However, these development efforts have suffered due to a
Benson, Todd, Mugarura, Samuel
core