• Evaluation of baobab seed cake based diets for growth performance and carcass quality of pig in central zone, Tanzania 

  Magonka, J. M.; Komwihangilo, D. M.; Malago, J. (AJOL, 2021)

  This study was carried out in Central Tanzania and aimed at evaluating the effect of Baobab seed cake (BSC) on growth performance and carcass quality of pigs. Twenty-four (24) weaners of both sexes were involved in the ...
• Circulating Brucella species in wild animals of the Serengeti ecosystem, Tanzania 

  Sambu, R. M; Mathew, C; Nonga, H. E; Lukambagire, A. S; Yapi, R. B; Akoko, J; Fokou, G; Keyyu, J. D; Bonfoh, B; Kazwala, R. R (Springer, 2021)

  Background: Brucellosis is a bacterial zoonosis of public health and economic importance worldwide. It affects a number of domestic animals, wild animals and humans. Human brucellosis originates from either livestock ...
• Correlation between type of adaptive immune response against porcine circovirus type 2 and level of virus replication 

  Meerts, Peter; Gucht, Van S; Cox, Eric; Vandebosch, A; Nauwynck, H. J (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2005-06-01)

  Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) replication is characterized by high variation among infected pigs. This study investigated the role of immunologic responses in causing this variation. Twelve gnotobiotic pigs were inoculated ...
• Student and institutional achievements during an OIE veterinary education twinning project collaboration between Sokoine University of Agriculture and Kansas state University 

  Kipanyula, Maulilio J; Hamilton, Keith; Mosier, Derek A; Schmidt, Peggy L; Kazwala, Rudovick; Muhairwa, Amandus P; Sebhatu, Tesfaalem T (AAVMC, 2022-04)

  This collaborative partnership aimed to enhance the quality of veterinary education at both Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (Tanzania), and Kansas State ...
• Epidemiological investigation of Peste des petits ruminants in selected regions of Tanzania 

  Kgotlele, Tebogo (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2021)

  Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), one of the most economically important disease of small ruminants has been earmarked for eradication following the successful global eradication of rinderpest. The disease is caused by ...
• Effect of pond management on prevalence of intestinal parasites in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under small scale fish farming systems in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Mdegela, R H; Omary, AN; Mathew, C; Nonga, HE (Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2011)

  A cross-sectional study was conducted in small scale fish farming systems in Morogoro urban and rural area between December 2007 and February 2008 to determine the effect of pond management on prevalence of intestinal ...
• Serological and molecular evidence of brucella species in the rapidly growing pig sector in Kenya 

  Akoko, J; Pelle, R; Kivali, V; Schelling, E; Shirima, G; Mathew, C; Kyallo, V; Bonfoh, B; Kazwala, R; Ouma, C; Machuka, E. M.; Fèvre, E. M.; Falzon, L. C.; Lukambagire, A. S.; Halliday, J. E. B. (BMC Veterinary Research, 2020)

  Background: Brucellosis is an emerging yet neglected zoonosis that has been reported in Kenya. Epidemiological data on brucellosis in ruminants is readily accessible; however, reports on brucellosis in pigs remain limited. ...
• Detection of serum neutralizing antibodies to Simbu sero-group viruses in cattle in Tanzania. 

  Mathew, C; Klevar, S; Elbers, A; van der Poel, W; Kirkland, P; Godfroid, J; Mdegela, R; Mwamengele, G; Stokstad, M (BMC Veterinary Research, 2015)

  Background: Orthobunyaviruses belonging to the Simbu sero-group occur worldwide, including the newly recognized Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in Europe. These viruses cause congenital malformations and reproductive losses in ...
• Reproductive infections in cattle in Tanzania – lessons for control priorities 

  Mathew, C; Klevar, S; Løken, T; Mwamengele, G; Skjerve, E; Godfroid, J; Stokstad, S; Mdegela, R. H. (SOJ Microbiol Infect Dis, 2017)

  Reproductive disorders have negative impact on performance in cattle worldwide. Studies on infections causing reproductive disorders in Tanzania are few and fragmented, which complicates targeted disease prevention. To ...
• Prevalence and mean intensity of ectoparasite infections in pond reared Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Morogoro Tanzania. 

  Mathew, C; Mwamengele, G; Mdegela, R. H.; Kassuku, A. A. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2014)

  cross sectional study was carried out between September 2007 and September 2008 to investigate the prevalence and mean intensity of ectoparasite infections on the gills and skin of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) ...
• Seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants and related risk behaviours among humans in different husbandry systems in Mali 

  Traore, S; Coulibaly, K; Mathew, C; Fokou, G; Bonfoh, B; Yapi, R. B.; Kazwala, R. R.; Alambedji, R. B. (PLoSONE, 2021)

  Mali has a high pastoral potential with diverse coexisting production systems ranging from traditional (nomadic, transhumant, sedentary) to commercial (fattening and dairy production) production systems. Each of those ...
• Molecular epidemiology of Brucella species in mixed livestock-human ecosystems in Kenya 

  Akoko, JM; Pelle, R; Lukambagire, AS; Machuka, EM; Nthiw, D; Mathew, C; Fèvre, EM; Bett, B; Cook, EAJ; Othero, D; Bonfoh, B; Kazwala, R; Shirima, G; Schelling, E; Halliday, JEB; Ouma, C (Nature scientific Report, 2021)

  Brucellosis, caused by several species of the genus Brucella, is a zoonotic disease that affects humans and animal species worldwide. Information on the Brucella species circulating in different hosts in Kenya is largely ...
• Performance characteristics and costs of serological tests for brucellosis in a pastoralist community of northern Tanzania 

  Lukambagire, AS; Mendes, AJ; Bodenham, RF; McGiven, JA; Mkenda, NA; Mathew, C; Rubach, MP; Sakasaka, P; Shayo, DD; Maro, VP; Shirima, GM; Thomas, KM; Kassanga, CJ; Kazwala, RR; Halliday, JEB; Mmbaga, BT (Nature scientific Report, 2021)

  The control of brucellosis across sub-Saharan Africa is hampered by the lack of standardized testing and the use of tests with poor performance. This study evaluated the performance and costs of serological assays for ...
• Bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis in livestock at the Greater Ruaha Ecosystem 

  Medardus, J. J. (The Tropical Veterinarian, 2020)

  A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis (BTB) and the seroprevalence of brucellosis in livestock at the Greater Ruaha Ecosystem in Tanzania. The study further characterized ...
• A 12- year retrospective study on pattern and relative frequency of preventable canine diseases in Morogoro 

  Raymond, R.; Matondo, A. B. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2018)

  A retrospective study was undertaken to determine the occurrence and relative frequency of canine cases admitted at the University Animal Hospital located at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). The study involved ...
• Severe ulcerative dermatitis in a Captive African Lion 

  Chuma, I. S.; Matondo, A. B. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2019)

  Free ranging wild animals are known to be capable of co-existing with a wide range of parasites without experiencing significant health effects. Interstingly, the same parasites can cause severe health deterioration to ...
• Evidences of declining rabies: A retrospective study of cumulative clinical data at Sokoine University Animal Hospital, Tanzania 

  Matondo, A. B. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2019)

  Rabies remains one of the public health threats with annual deaths approximated to be up to 1500 in Tanzania and 59000 globally. Despite of its importance, there is a significant gap in surveillance especially for Canine ...
• Case report: Suspected Piscine Chlamydia like infection in Tanzania 

  Matondo, A. B.; Mtalika, M. I.; Mdegela, R. H. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2019)

  Ten moribund fish were received at pathology laboratory to establish the cause of sponteneous mortalities of farmed tilapia recorded in Kilosa District, Morogoro region. Post-mortem examination revealed macroscopic mucous ...
• Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) outbreak in southern, Tanzania 

  Muse, E. A.; Matondo, R. B.; Karimuribo, E. D.; Misinzo, G.; Mellau, L. S. B.; Msoffe, P. L. M.; Albano, M. O.; Gitao, G. C. (RUFORUM, 2012)

  Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) was first confirmed in Tanzania in 2008, however description of clinical or pathological signs was not carried out although this is important to assist quick identification and reporting ...
• Parasitic and non-parasitic conditions affecting farmed and wild cichlids in Tanzania 

  Matondo, A. B.; Mtalika, M. I. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2018)

  Infectious fish diseases are among the known contributing factor in reduced productivity of fish farming enterprises. Despite of the growing importance of global fish farming industry, research in fish and other aquatic ...

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