• Aspects of the morphological, radiographic and ultrasonographic anatomy of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) and ring-tailed lemur (Lemur Catta) 

  Makungu, Modesta L. J. (University of Pretoria, 2015-07)

  The red panda and ring-tailed lemur are species, which are commonly kept in zoological gardens. The red panda and ring-tailed lemur are classified as vulnerable and endangered, respectively, by the International Union ...
• Prediction of intake of tropical forages in dairy cattle based on studies from fibre digestion kinetics 

  Mgheni, Dyness Muze (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2000)

  Two experiments were conducted simultaneously to estimate the physical fill of tropical forages and the maximum intake capacity of mature non-pregnant crossbred heifers kept under zero grazing system. The experiments were ...
• Bacteriological analysis of ready-to-eat foods from Morogoro municipal Market 

  Ndossi, D.G; Ndunguru, J.N (2019)

  Street vendors supply large quantities of food at affordable prices in many places especially in developing countries. Street foods are common sources of bacteriological contamination causing food poisoning, diarrhea, ...
• Assessing alternatives to locomotion scoring for detecting Lameness in dairy cattle in Tanzania: infrared thermography 

  Werema, Chacha W; Laven, Linda J; Mueller, Kristina R; Laven, Richard A (MDPI, 2023)

  Lameness detection is a significant challenge. Locomotion scoring (LS), the most widely used system for detecting lameness, has several limitations, including its subjective nature and the existence of multiple systems, ...
• Evaluating the effect of preventative trimming on distance from the sole surface to the distal phalanx using Ultrasonography for lameness prevention in pasture-based Dairy cows 

  Werema, Chacha W; Laven, Linda J; Mueller, Kristina R; Laven, Richard A (MDPI, 2023)

  One common management strategy used to reduce the risk of lameness is prophylactic claw trimming. However, in pasture-based cattle, there is a concern that the immediate reduction in sole thickness resulting from sole ...
• Evaluating alternatives to locomotion scoring for lameness Detection in pasture-based dairy cows in New Zealand: Infra-red thermography 

  Werema, Chacha Wambura; Laven, Linda; Mueller, Kristina; Laven, Richard (MDPI, 2021)

  Lameness in cattle is a complex condition with huge impacts on welfare, and its detection is challenging for the dairy industry. The present study aimed to evaluate the association between foot skin temperature (FST) ...
• Evaluating alternatives to locomotion scoring for detecting Lameness in pasture-based dairy cattle in New Zealand: In-parlour scoring 

  Werema, Chacha W; Yang, Dan A; Laven, Linda J; Mueller, Kristina R; Laven, Richard A (MDPI, 2022)

  Earlier detection followed by efficient treatment can reduce the impact of lameness. Cur- rently, locomotion scoring (LS) is the most widely used method of early detection but has significant limitations in pasture-based ...
• Bacteriological analysis of ready-to-eat foods from Morogoro municipal Market 

  Ndunguru, J.N; Ndossi, D.G (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2019)

  Street vendors supply large quantities of food at affordable prices in many places especially in developing countries. Street foods are common sources of bacteriological contamination causing food poisoning, diarrhea, ...
• Effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (gnrh) analogue on semen characteristics of three ecotypes of Tanzanian native chickens 

  Luvanga, J.D; Kashoma, I.P. (Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2021)

  The effect of hormone treatment on semen quality characteristics and reproductive performance in male animals has been studied extensively. However, limited information is available on effect of Gonadotropin releasing ...
• Comparative assessment of productive and reproductive performances of Mpwapwa breed cattle and its crosses 

  Mabruck, Mercy Maxwell (Sokoine University of Agricurture, 2022)

  Mpwapwa breed, an Indo-African composite dual-purpose cattle, is suitable for production in medium to low input production systems, established in Tanzania in 1960s with the breeding goal of 2,300 kg milk yield per 305-day ...
• Crossing the Line: Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Transboundary Animal Diseases Along the Tanzania-Zambia Border 

  Lysholm, S; Lindahl, J.F; Munyeme, M; Misinzo, G; Mathew, C; Alvåsen, K; Dautu, G; Linde, S; Mitternacht, L; Olovsson, E; Wilén, E; Berg, M; Wensman, J.J (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022-03-11)

  Transboundary pathogens pose a threat to livelihood security in countries such as Zambia and Tanzania. This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV), foot and mouth disease ...
• Treponema infection associated with genital ulceration in wild baboons 

  Knauf, S; Batamuzi, E. K; Mlengeya, T; Kilewo, M; Lejora, I. A. V; Nordhoff, M; Ehlers, B; Harper, K. N; Fyumagwa, R; Hoare, R; Failing, K; Wehrend, A; Kaup, F. J; Leendertz, F. H; Mätz-Rensing, K (The American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2012)

  The authors describe genital alterations and detailed histologic findings in baboons naturally infected with Treponema pallidum. The disease causes moderate to severe genital ulcerations in a population of olive baboons ...
• Tick burden and prevalence of Theileria parva infection in Tarime zebu cattle in the lake zone of Tanzania 

  Kusiluka, Lughano; Chenyambuga, Sebastian Wilson; Mwega, Elisa Daniel; Mwilawa, Anjello Joseph; Karimuribo, Esron Daniel; Mdegela, Robinson Hammerthon; Msalya, George; Kipanyula, Maulilio John; Laisser, Emmanuel Levillal Katamboi (springer, 2014-08)

  This study was carried out to assess the distribution, abundance of different tick genera and prevalence of Theileria parva infection in Tarime zebu cattle kept in selected wards of Serengeti and Tarime districts in ...
• Productive and reproductive performance of Friesian cows at Kitulo livestock multiplication unit, Tanzania 

  Kashoma, I, P.; Mwingira, S, M.; Werema, C, W.; Kessy, B, M. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2015-02-12)

  Retrospective data were collected to assess reproductive and productive performance of Friesian dairy cows reared at Kitulo Livestock Multiplication Unit, Tanzania. Records of 314 cows within consecutive five productive ...
• The emergence of antibiotic resistance in poultry farms 

  Kassem, I. I.; Helmy, Y. A.; Kashoma, I. P.; Rajashekara, G. (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited, 2016-12-29)

  The use of antibiotics in poultry farming has enhanced production via effectively controlling infectious diseases and promoting growth of birds, allowing the industry to cope with the increasing consumer demands and provide ...
• Efficacy of CIDR treatment against ovarian follicular cysts in cows 

  Ndossi, D.; Kamimura, S.; Ando, T.; Iwakuma, A.; Hamana, K.; Matsuzaki, K.; Nojiri, Y.; Matsushita, T.; Kaizo, S. (Kagoshima University, 2004)

  The objectives of this study were to identify cows with follicular cysts and study the efficacy of CIDR (Progesterone=1.9g) treatment against ovarian follicular cysts in Japanese Black and Hoistein cows. Forty-one cows ...
• Endocrine disrupting effects of zearalenone, alpha- and beta-zearalenol at the level of nuclear receptor binding and steroidogenesis 

  Frizzell, C.; Ndossi, D.; Verhaegenb, S.; Dahlb, E.; Eriksend, G.; Sørlie, M.; Ropstadb, E.; Mullerf, M.; Elliott, C.; Connollya, L. (Elsevier Ireland Ltd., 2011-07-23)

  The mycotoxin zearalenone (ZEN) is a secondary metabolite of fungi which is produced by certain species of the genus Fusarium and can occur in cereals and other plant products. Reporter gene assays incorporating natural ...
• An investigation of the endocrine disrupting potential of enniatin B using in vitro bioassays 

  Kalayou, S.; Ndossi, D.; Frizzell, C.; Groseth, P.; Connolly, L.; Sørlie, M.; Verhaegen, S.; Ropstad, E. (ELSEVIER, 2015-01)

  Evidence that some of the fungal metabolites present in food and feed may act as potential endocrine disruptors is increasing. Enniatin B (ENN B) is among the emerging Fusarium mycotoxins known to contaminate cereals. ...
• Predicting body weight of Tanzania shorthorn zebu cattle using heart girth measurements 

  Kashoma, I.; Luziga, C.; Werema, C.; Shirima, G.; Ndossi, D. (Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2011-04-01)

  Impact of research findings on Tanzania shorthorn zebu (TSHZ) cattle under agropastoral system in Tanzania have been lessened due to difficulties in relating visual appearance of animals with their live body weights. ...
• Effects of mycotoxins on hormone production in primary Leydig cells isolated from pigs 

  Ndossi, D.; Kalayou, S.; Groseth, P. K.; Ropstad, E.; Verhaegen, S. (Lysbilde, 2013)

  Mycotoxins are toxins produced by fungi in many agricultural products worldwide either pre- or post-harvesting. Fusarium species are among the most researched plant pathogenic fungi (1) that produce a number of mycotoxins ...

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