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Spatial and temporal risk as drivers for adoption of foot and mouth disease vaccination.
(Elsevier Ltd., 2018-08-09)
Identifying the drivers of vaccine adoption decisions under varying levels of perceived disease risk and benefit provides insight into what can limit or enhance vaccination uptake. To address the relationship of perceived ...
Re-emergence of Bovine Brucellosis in Smallholder Dairy Farms in Urban Settings of Tanzania
(Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 2018-04-30)
Aims: Brucellosis infection was previously encountered in all livestock farming systems in Tanzania
but reported to decline below 2% in smallholder dairy subsector due to the stringent calf-hood
vaccination using S19 ...
Risk factors associated with Mycoplasma capricolum subspecies capripneumoniae and morbillivirus infection in small ruminants in Tanzania.
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2019-09-01)
Mortality of domestic small ruminants caused by contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) and Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is frequently reported in Tanzania. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between June, 2016 ...
Potential of legume diversification in soil fertility management and food security for resource poor farmers in Sub-Saharan AfricaPotential of legume diversification in soil fertility management and food security for resource poor farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
(INNSPUB, 2017-12-30)
Declines in soil fertility and its effect on crop production is a major problem in sub Saharan Africa. It is a
major factor limiting crop production and consequently food security in agrarian communities. The causes
of ...
Integrating storage structures and store time in maize grains postharvest losses evaluation in Northern Zone of Tanzania
(INNSPUB, 2019-06-16)
Maize is the most important cereal crop in Tanzania, thus its postharvest losses are a big threat to food security.
This study integrated maize store-time with five storage methods namely Perdue Improved Cowpeas Storage
bags ...
Repellency activity of Commiphora swynnertonii exudates against Rhipicephalus appendiculatus larvae
(INNSPUB, 2017-07-30)
Evaluating plant extracts for anti-tick properties is essential towards development of alternative method for
controlling tick infestation and other harmful insects. This study aimed to evaluate repellency activity ...
Feeding practices and nutrient content of complementary meals in rural central Tanzania: implications for dietary adequacy and nutritional status
(Kulwa et al. BMC Pediatrics, 2015-11-06)
Background: Stunting and micronutrient deficiencies are significant health problems among infants and young children
in rural Tanzania. Objective of the study was to assess feeding practices, nutrient content of complementary ...
Efficacy of Different Doses of Multiple Micronutrient Powder on Haemoglobin Concentration in Children Aged 6–59 Months in Arusha District
(Hindawi Scientifica, 2019-02-03)
In Tanzania’s Arusha District, anaemia is a significant public health problem. Recently, home fortification with multiple micronutrient powder was recommended, and daily use of one sachet has shown to be effective. However, ...
Household vegetable processing practices influencing occurrence of pesticide residues in ready‐to‐eat vegetables
(John Wiley & Sons, 2019-11-19)
Influence of vegetable processing on pesticide residues in ready‐to‐eat vegetables studied at the experimental level does not necessarily reflect actual situation at household level. This study assessed influence of household ...