Gastrointestinal helminths in farmers and their ruminant livestock from the Coastal Savannah zone of Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-6017-1
Abstract: To identify the gastrointestinal helminths of veterinary, zoonotic and public health importance in farmers and their ruminant livestock in Ghana, faecal samples were collected from 95 farmers and their livestock (cattle = 328, sheep = 285 and goats = 217) and… read more here.
Keywords: spp; cattle sheep; gastrointestinal helminths; ruminant livestock ... See more keywords
Breeding animals to feed people: The many roles of animal reproduction in ensuring global food security.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.01.041
Abstract: As the population grows and shifts demographically, the resulting increase in demand for beef and milk necessitates improvements in the sustainability of ruminant livestock production systems. Ruminant livestock contribute to ensuring global food security because… read more here.
Keywords: production; ruminant livestock; global food; food security ... See more keywords
Factors affecting the use of biosecurity measures for the protection of ruminant livestock and farm workers against infectious diseases in central South Africa
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DOI: 10.1111/tbed.14525
Abstract: Abstract Biosecurity measures have been introduced to limit economic losses and zoonotic exposures to humans by preventing and controlling animal diseases. However, they are implemented on individual farms with varying frequency. The goal of this… read more here.
Keywords: farm; biosecurity measures; ruminant livestock; biosecurity ... See more keywords
Access to vaccination services for priority ruminant livestock diseases in Ghana: Barriers and determinants of service utilization by farmers.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4369470
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Livestock diseases are a major constraint to agricultural productivity, frequently causing significant livelihood losses for farmers, and negatively affecting public food safety and security. Vaccines provide an effective and profitable means for controlling most… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; utilization; livestock; ruminant livestock ... See more keywords
The feasibility of fermented litter as a feed ingredient for ruminant livestock
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DOI: 10.5455/javar.2021.h517
Abstract: Objective: The feasibility of fermented litter as an alternative feed material for ruminant livestock is measured by organoleptic quality, fiber profile, heavy metal contamination, and the presence of worm eggs. This study aimed to examine… read more here.
Keywords: feasibility fermented; fermented litter; livestock; fermentation ... See more keywords