• Photoperiodic control of seasonal breeding 

  Bunyaga, A. S.; Makungu, M. (Open University of Tanzania, 2018)

  Photoperiod is a powerful synchronizer of seasonal changes in endocrine and metabolic physiology in vertebrates living in tropical to polar zone. The purpose of this review is to study the factors which are involved in the ...
• Anatomy of the Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) 

  Makungu, M. (Macrothink Institute, 2019-02)

  The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is an endangered species primarily distributed in the southern China and Himalayas. It lives in mountain forests with bamboo understory. This review outlines the normal anatomy of the red ...
• Morphology of the pelvis and Hind limb of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) evidenced by gross Osteology, radiography and computed tomography 

  Makungu, M.; du Plessis, W. M.; Groenewald, H. B.; Barrows, M.; Koeppel, K. N. (Anatomia Histologia Embryologia, 2015-12)

  The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a quadrupedal arboreal animal primarily distributed in the Himalayas and southern China. It is a species commonly kept in zoological collections. This study was carried out to describe ...
• Thoracic limb morphology of the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) evidenced by gross osteology and radiography 

  Makungu, M.; Groenewald, H. B.; du Plessis, W. M.; Barrows, M.; Koeppel, K. N. (Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 2015-08)

  There is limited information available on the morphology of the thoracic limb of the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta). This study describes the morphology of the thoracic limb of captive ring-tailed lemurs evidenced by gross ...
• Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding brucellosis in pastoral communities of Kagera Region, Tanzania 

  Ntirandekura, J. B.; Matemba, L. E.; Ngowi, H. A.; Karimuribo, E. D.; Kimera, S. I. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2017 to assess the knowledge, perception and practices of brucellosis by pastoralists of Kagera ecosystem, Tanzania using qualitative methods. Five focus group discussions ...

• Photoperiodic control of seasonal breeding 

  Bunyaga, A. S.; Makungu, M. (Open University of Tanzania, 2018)

  Photoperiod is a powerful synchronizer of seasonal changes in endocrine and metabolic physiology in vertebrates living in tropical to polar zone. The purpose of this review is to study the factors which are involved in the ...
• Anatomy of the Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) 

  Makungu, M. (Macrothink Institute, 2019-02)

  The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is an endangered species primarily distributed in the southern China and Himalayas. It lives in mountain forests with bamboo understory. This review outlines the normal anatomy of the red ...
• Morphology of the pelvis and Hind limb of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) evidenced by gross Osteology, radiography and computed tomography 

  Makungu, M.; du Plessis, W. M.; Groenewald, H. B.; Barrows, M.; Koeppel, K. N. (Anatomia Histologia Embryologia, 2015-12)

  The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a quadrupedal arboreal animal primarily distributed in the Himalayas and southern China. It is a species commonly kept in zoological collections. This study was carried out to describe ...
• Thoracic limb morphology of the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) evidenced by gross osteology and radiography 

  Makungu, M.; Groenewald, H. B.; du Plessis, W. M.; Barrows, M.; Koeppel, K. N. (Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 2015-08)

  There is limited information available on the morphology of the thoracic limb of the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta). This study describes the morphology of the thoracic limb of captive ring-tailed lemurs evidenced by gross ...
• Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding brucellosis in pastoral communities of Kagera Region, Tanzania 

  Ntirandekura, J. B.; Matemba, L. E.; Ngowi, H. A.; Karimuribo, E. D.; Kimera, S. I. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2017 to assess the knowledge, perception and practices of brucellosis by pastoralists of Kagera ecosystem, Tanzania using qualitative methods. Five focus group discussions ...
• Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding brucellosis in pastoral communities of Kagera Region, Tanzania 

  Ntirandekura, J. B.; Matemba, L. E.; Ngowi, H. A.; Kimera, S. I.; Karimuribo, E. D. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2017 to assess the knowledge, perception and practices of brucellosis by pastoralists of Kagera ecosystem, Tanzania using qualitative methods. Five focus group discussions ...
• Photodynamic inactivation of Aspergillus flavus mediated by Bidens pilosa extract 

  Temba, B. A.; Fletcher, M. T.; Fox, G. P.; Harvey, J. W.; Sultanbawa, Y. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2015)

  Occurrence of mycotoxins in food and animal feeds poses major health risks to human and animals, and effective control requires integration of crop management strategies both in the field and during post-harvest storage ...
• Prophylactic antibiotics in augmenting Surgical wound healing 

  Werema, C. W.; Ndossi, D. G. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  Antibiotics are widely used in treatment of bacterial and protozoan diseases in both human and animals. In production animal systems, the overuse and abuse of antibiotics have contributed to the widespread of antimicrobial ...
• Evaluation of stress hormone (cortisol) levels and some biochemical parameters of pigs kept under intensive management systems in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Bakari, G. G.; Mollel, E.; Max, R. A.; Muhairwa, A. P. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  The worldwide increase in demand for animal products in recent decades has necessitated raising of food animals under intensive systems that have been demonstrated to cause stress to animals. A cross sectional study was ...
• Awareness on mycotoxins among commercial poultry feed handlers in Morogoro 

  Temba, B. A. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  Successful control of the mycotoxins contamination in animal feeds needs to integrate variety of techniques which involve different stakeholders along the livestock management and feed handling chain. A study was conducted ...
• Evaluation of Bovine trypanosomosis intervention in Chunya District, Tanzania 

  Matogo, B. N.; Silayo, R. S.; Lupindu, A. M. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2015)

  A study was conducted in Chunya District, Tanzania during December 2013 to assess the impact of tsetse fly and trypanosomosis control programme based on use of targets and traps. The trypanosome prevalence was determined ...
• Molecular characterization of infectious bursal disease virus detected in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Msomi, A.; Kandusi, S.; Ndusilo, N.; Mathis, M.; Kasanga, C. J.; Chengula, A. A. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  Infectious bursal disease (IBD) virus (IBDV) is a double-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the genus Avibirnavirus of the family Birnaviridae. IBDV is a causative agent of IBD, the highly contagious viral infection of ...
• Assessment of health status, handling and management of working animals in Tanzania: A case study of Donkeys in Kilosa district 

  Kimaro, W. H.; Kipanyula, M. J. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  The use of donkeys as drought animal has been a tradition in various parts of Tanzania. Donkeys transport goods to markets, children to schools, sick people, women in labor and water and supplies to remote communities. ...
• Citrobacter as a gastrointestinal pathogen, its prevalence and molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistant isolates in food-producing animals in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Medardus, J. J. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  Citrobacter is a gastrointestinal commensal of man and animals. The zoonotic Citrobacter spp. infection can occur if food products of animal origin are not hygienically handled. Therefore, the prevalence, antimicrobial ...
• Prevalence of claw lesions in free range short horn cattle (zebu) in Kwimba district, Tanzania 

  Ndaki, E. M.; Mpanduji, D. G. (Tanzania Veterinary Association, 2017)

  Claw lesions are the problems which affect the hoofed animals and may or may not result into lameness. In cattle, this is a disease of economical importance as it affects the animal wellbeing as well as the economy of the ...
• Husbandry practices, disease management and production profiles among smallholder layer chicken farms in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania 

  Komba, E. V. G. (Tanzanina Veterinary Association, 2017)

  Husbandry practices, disease management and production profiles were examined among 46 smallholder layer chicken farms in Morogoro, Tanzania; using a structured questionnaire and direct observations. Farmers kept their ...
• Caudal mediastinal abscessation in an adult East African black headed Ewe -A case report 

  Makungu, M.; Malago, J. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  A 4-year-old East African black headed ewe was presented to Sokoine University of Agriculture Animal Hospital with a history of loss of body condition and respiratory distress. Clinical examination revealed poor body ...
• Tilapia lake virus threatens tilapines farming and food security: socio-economic challenges and preventive measures in Sub-Saharan Africa 

  Hounmanou, Y. M. G.; Mdegela, R. H.; Dougnon, T. V.; Achoh, M. E.; Mhongole, O. J.; Agadjihouede, H.; Gangbe, L.; Dalsgaard, A. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

  Tilapiais a traditional and favorite dish in almost all countries of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the second most produced fish worldwide. A deadly viral disease caused by Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) currently threatens ...
• Rabies trends and surveillance capabilities in Zambia 

  Kabaso, J.; Kimera, S. I.; Muma, J. B.; Lupindu, A. M. (Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 2015)

  The main objective of this study was to assess the trends, distribution and positivity rate of rabies cases in Zambia. A retrospective study for the period of 10 years between 2004 and 2014, was conducted by using rabies ...
• Deletion of the serotonin transporter in rats disturbs serotonin homeostasis without impairing liver regeneration 

  Matondo, RB; Punt, C; Homberg, J; Toussaint, MJM; Kisjes, R; Korporaal, SJA; Akkerman, JWN; Cuppen, E; de Bruin, A (American Physiological Society, 2009-04-01)

  The serotonin transporter is implicated in the uptake of the vasoconstrictor serotonin from the circulation into the platelets, where 95% of all blood serotonin is stored and released in response to vascular injury. In ...

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