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Prevalence and genetic heterogeneity of porcine group C rotaviruses in nursing and weaned piglets in Ohio, USA and identification of a potential new VP4 genotype
(2013)
Swine fecal samples collected from seven farms were screened for group C rotaviruses (RVCs) using a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assay. A total of 380 samples were tested and 19.5% were positive. Of the ...
Cloning, characterization and validation of inosine 5′-monophosphate dehydrogenase of Babesia gibsoni as molecular drug target
(2013-04)
The inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) enzyme has been characterized and validated as a molecular drug target in other apicomplexans but not in the genus Babesia. Subsequently, we cloned and expressed a Babesia ...
Beyond commodity crops: strengthening young scientists capacity for research on underutilised species in sub-Saharan Africa
(2013)
Concerns over food and nutrition security within a climate change scenario have brought about a growing interest in agricultural diversification and the conservation and use of neglected and underutilised species (NUS). ...
Epidemiological Survey of Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina Infections of Cattle in Philippines
(2013)
A total of 250 blood samples were collected from clinically healthy cattle in five provinces of Philippines. DNA was extracted from the samples and analyzed by nested PCR assays for an epidemiological survey of Babesia ...
Factors influencing choice of veterinary service provider by pastoralist in Kenya
(2013)
This study analyzed the determinants for choice of animal health providers in a semiarid pastoral area with an aim of identifying specific attributes that could be targeted for intervention to enhance pastoralist access ...
Temperature regulation and evaporative water loss in the bat-eared fox (Otocyion megalotis). J. Zoology, London (in press).
(2013-07-03)
No abstract available
Use of next-generation sequencing for the identification and characterization of Maize chlorotic mottle virus and Sugarcane mosaic virus causing maize lethal necrosis in Kenya
(2013)
The diagnosis of novel unidentified viral plant diseases can be problematic, as the conventional methods such as real-time PCR or ELISA may be too specific to a particular species or even strain of a virus, whilst alternatives ...
The impact of rangeland livestock manure on nutrient depleted soils in highland small-holder croplands in Central Kenya
(2013-07-03)
No abstract available
Rainfall-based carrying capacities for beef cattle and wild herbivores in Kenyan game ranches
(2013-07-03)
No abstract available