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Dose-response relationships in a microneutralization test for foot-and-mouth disease viruses

Booth, J. C; Rweyemamu, M. M; Pay, T. W. F (1977-05)

Two-dimensional quantal microneutralization tests on foot-and-mouth disease viruses, in which neutralizing antibody activity was titrated against a serial range of virus doses, demonstrated a variety of dose-response ...
Microneutralization tests for serological typing and subtyping of foot-and-mouth disease virus strains

Rweyemamu, M. M; Booth, J. C; Head, Morwen; Pay, T. W. F (1977-12)

A microneutralization test for serotyping of FMD viruses is described. It is based on earlier observations by Booth, Rweyemamu & Pay (1978) that dose-response relationships in quantal microneutralizations often deviated ...
The role of management systems in the epidemiology of thermophilic campylobacters among poultry in eastern zone of Tanzania

Kazwala, R. R.; Jiwa, S. F. H.; Nkya, A. E. (Epidemiology and infection, 1993)

A total of 255 samnples of droppings collected from a total of 22 different poultry units were exainined for the presence of thermophilic campylobacters and the isolates biotyped using Skirrow's protocol. The organismTs ...
Manual on the preparation of national animal disease emergency preparedness plans

Geering, William A; Roeder, Peter L; Obi, Timothy U; Rweyemamu, Mark M (FAO, 1996-11)

The control and eradication of livestock diseases are primarily the responsibility of national governments whose executive for this purpose is the national veterinary service. Since its inception FAO has been actively ...
Bovine tuberculosis in the lake Victoria zone of Tanzania and its possible consequences for human health in the HIV/AIDS era

Jiwa, S. F. H.; Kazwala, R. R.; Aboud, A. A. O.; Kalaye, A. J. (Veterinary Research Communications, 1997)

A total of 8190 cattle from 42 well-managed herds in the Lake Victoria zone of Tanzania were tested for bovine tuberculosis by a single comparative intradermal test (SCITT) using avian and bovine puri¢ed protein derivative ...
Isolation of mycobacterium species from raw milk of pastoral cattle of the southern highlands of Tanzania

Kazwala, R. R.; Daborn, C. J.; Kusiluka, C. J.; Jiwa, S. F. H.; Sharp, J. M.; Kambarage, D. M. (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 1998)

A study to determine the secretion of Mycobacterium spp. in milk from indigenous cattle was carried out in pastoral cattle reared in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. The study was aimed at elucidating the dangers ...
Assessment of Possible Sources of Endocrine Disruptors and Microbial Pathogens and their Impacts in the Lake Victoria Basin in the East African Region

Mdegela, R.H; Mbuthia, P.G; Byarugaba, D.K; Mtenga, K; Kamundia, P.W. (2000)

This study was conducted from August 2008 to May 2009 in Mwanza (Tanzania), Jinja (Uganda) and Kisumu, Homabay and Suba (Kenya) to establish the sources of pollutants in particular endocrine disruptors and microbial ...
Effect of brining on the drying rate of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in a solar tunnel dryer

Kituu, G. M.; Shitanda, D.; Silayo, D.; Odote, P.; Bongyereire, J. (2000)

This study determined effect of on the drying rate of tilapia in a solar tunnel dryer. Tilapia fish was split into pieces of 4cm by 3cm by 9mm and soaked into four brine concentrations varying between 0-15%. Moisture ...
Occurrence of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus in Tanzania

Luzi-Kihupi, A; Mlozi, Malongo R.S; Mabagala, R.B; Mushobozy, D.M.K; Nchimbi-Msolla, S (Tanzania Journal of Agricultural science, 2000)

Rice yellow mottle, virus-(RYMV)-which was first recorded in Kenya in 1966 is now considered one of the most important disease in tropical Africa. Surveys were conducted in rice growing areas in Tanzania to determine the ...
Emerging diseases of Africa and the Middle East

RWEYEMAMU, MARK; PASKIN, ROGER; BENKIRANE, ABDELAL; MARTIN, VINCENT; ROEDER, PETER; WOJCIECHOWSKI, KRIS (FAO, 2000-02)

The term “emerging diseases” has been used recently to refer to different scenarios, all of which indicate changes in the dynamics of disease in the population. Of the OIE List A diseases, major changes have been ...
Risk Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania

Kazwala, Rudovick; Kambarage, D.M.; Daborn, C.J.; Nyange, J.; Jiwa, S.F.H.; Sharp, J.M. (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2001)

A study was conducted in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania to determine the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis and the risk factors associated with the occurrence of the disease in cattle of di¡erent categories and in ...
Isolation of Mycobacterium bovis from human cases of cervical adenitis in Tanzania: A cause for concern?

Kazwala, R. R.; Daborn, C. J.; Sharp, J. M.; Kambarage, D. M.; Jiwa, S. F. H.; Mbembati, N. A. (The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2001-09-28)

Pastoralist communities in the Northern and Southern zones of Tanzania. DESIGN: Observational study. OBJECTIVES: To determine the involvement of Mycobacterium bovis in tuberculosis cases presenting at tuberculosis ...
Tribal differences in perception of tuberculosis: A possible role in tuberculosis control in Arusha, Tanzania

Mfinanga, S. G.; Mørkve, O.; Kazwala, R. R.; Cleaveland, S.; Sharp, J. M.; Shirima, G.; Nilsen, R. (International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease., 2003)

SETTING: Arusha, Tanzania. OBJECTIVE: To determine tribal differences in knowledge and practices that might influence tuberculosis control. METHOD: Twenty-seven villages were selected randomly out of 242 villages in four ...
Effects of nutrition and draught on reproductive and adrenal functions of female donkeys

Mollel, E.L.; Mutayoba, B.M.; Aboud, A.A.O. (2003)

Cyclic ovarian activity and plasma progesterone (P4) concentrations were assessed for 179 days in 5 (free grazing) and 6 (free grazing + high energy and protein-supplemented) normocyclic donkeys. In addition, plasma p4 and ...
The role of livestock keeping in tuberculosis trends in Arusha, Tanzania

Mfinanga, S. G.; Mørkve, O.; Kazwala, R. R.; Cleaveland, S.; Sharp, J. M.; Shirima, G.; Nilsen, R. (The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2003-01-15)

OBJECTIVE: To assess risk factors that might influence TB control in the general population and in livestockkeepers. METHODS: Of 242 villages in four districts, 27 were selected randomly. In each village, a general and ...
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia vaccines: the need for improvements

Rweyemamu, M.M; Litamoi, J; Palya, V; Sylla, D (2004-01)

Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) vaccines are routinely used only in Africa. The vaccines are usually produced from one of two strains (T1/44 and KH3J), each of which has a streptomycin-resistant variant. The ...
Mycobacterial adenitis: role of mycobacterium bovis, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, hiv infection, and risk factors in arusha, Tanzania

Mfinanga, S .G .M.; Morkve, O.; Kazwala, R. R.; Cleaveland, S.; Sharp, M. J.; Kunda, J.; Nilsen, R. (East African Medical Journal, 2004-04)

Objective: To assess risk factors and mycobacterial agents in mycobacterial adenitis. Design: Cross sectional involving comparison analysis of high-risk groups. Setting: Seven hospitals in rural and semi-rural districts ...
Prevalence and determinants of Mastitis and Milk-borne Zoonoses in smallholder dairy farming sector in Kibaha and Morogoro districts in eastern Tanzania

Mdegela, R. H.; Kusiluka, L. J. M.; Kapaga, A. M.; Karimuribo, E. D.; Turuka, F. M.; Bundala, A.; Kivaria, F.; Kabula, B.; Manjurano, A.; Loken, T.; Kambarage, D. M. (Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2004-11-22)

A study was carried out to establish the prevalence and determinants of mastitis and milk-borne zoonoses in smallholder dairy farms in Kibaha and Morogoro districts (Tanzania). A total of 57 herds comprising 114 milking ...
Tuberculosis in Tanzanian Wildlife

Cleaveland, S.; Mlengeya, T.; Kazwala, R. R.; Michel, A.; Kaare, M. T.; Jones, S. L.; Eblate, E.; Shirima, G. M.; Packer, C. (Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 2005)

Bovine tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium bovis, is a pathogen of growing concern in free-ranging wildlife in Africa, but little is known about the disease in Tanzanian wildlife. Here, we report the infection status ...
Studies on mastitis, milk quality and health risks associated with consumption of milk from pastoral herds in Dodoma and Morogoro regions, Tanzania

Karimuribo, E.D; Kusiluka, L.J; Mdegela, R. H.; Kapag, A.M; Sindato, C; Kambarage, D.M (2005)

The prevalence of mastitis, milk quality and health risks associated with milk consumption were investigated on 96 randomly selected traditional herds in Dodoma rural and Mvomero districts of Tanzania. Mastitis was ...

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