• Classification and Productivity of Smallholder Broiler Farms in the Pwani Region, Tanzania 

  Gomez, Rogia SA; Mbaga, Said H (Journal of Animal Health and Production, 2024-01-08)

  Understanding the current performance of the broiler sub-sector in terms of production and finance is crucial for developing and implementing effective plans to enhance and improve it. Hence, the objective of this study ...
• Seasonal variation in tsetse fly apparent density and Trypanosoma spp. infection rate and occurrence of drug-resistant trypanosomes in Lambwe, Kenya 

  Okello, Ivy; Nzalawahe, Jahashi; Mafie, Eliakunda; Eastwood, Gillian (Parasitology Research, 2024-01)

  Tsetse flies are major arthropod vectors of trypanosomes that cause debilitating African animal trypanosomiasis. The emergence of drug-resistant trypanosomes is a common problem in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to ...
• Trypanosoma Congolense Resistant to Trypanocidal Drugs Homidium and Diminazene and their Molecular Characterization in Lambwe, Kenya 

  Okello, Ivy; Mafie, Eliakunda; Nzalawahe, Jahashi; Eastwood, Gillian; Mboera, Leonard E. G.; Hakizimana, Jean Nepomuscene; Ogola, Kennedy (Acta Parasitologica, 2022-11-28)

  Purpose: African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT) is a disease affecting livestock in sub-Saharan Africa. The use of trypanocidal agents is common practice to control AAT. This study aimed to identify drug-resistant ...
• Geospatial characterization of climate-smart agroforestry in two contrasting physiographic zones of Rwanda 

  Ntawuruhunga, Donatien; Ngowi, Edwin Estomii; Mangi, Halima Omari; Salanga, Raymond John; Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia (2023-09-25)

  Efficient use of rich natural resources notably land, is one of the most important indicators of economic progress. The unmatched population growth with production has triggered increased demand for food. Nations have ...
• Major biotic stresses affecting maize production in Kenya and their implications for food security 

  Njeru, Faith; Wambua, Angeline; Muge, Edward; Haesaert, Geert; Gettemans, Jan; Misinzo, Gerald (PeerJ, 2023-11-30)

  Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food for many households in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and also contributes to the gross domestic product (GDP). However, the maize yields reported in most SSA countries are very low and this ...
• Editorial Perspective challenges for applied research in potato pathogens From molecular biology to bioinformatics 

  Lahlali, Rachid; Gachara, Grace; Özer, Göksel; Touseef, Hussain (2023-02-28)

  The potato crop is prone to infection by an estimated 50 different categories of pests and diseases whose causal agents are either viruses, bacteria, nematodes, insects, or fungi (Hussain and Singh, 2016; Jansson and Raman, ...
• The Role of Soil Microbiome in Driving Plant Performance: An Overview Based on Ecological and Ecosystem Advantages to the Plant Community 

  Gachara, Grace; Kenfaoui, Jihane; Suleiman, Rashid; Kilima, Beatrice; Taoussi, Mohammed; Aberkani, Kamal; Belabess, Zineb; Meddich, Abdelilah; Handaq, Nadia; Laasli, Salah-Eddine; Barka, Essaid Ait; Lahlali, Rachid (Journal of Crop Health, 2023-10-15)

  Soil ecosystems comprise rich mixtures of diverse micro-organisms, crop debris, and organic matter; all of which cumulatively play a pivotal role in crop growth, health, and productivity. In particular, plant performance ...
• Food safety in the horticultural sector in Ghana challenges, risk factors and interventions 

  Essilfie, Gloria Ladjeh; Lamptey, Samuel; Baddoo, Rosalyne Naa Norkor; Amenorpe, Godwin; Hevi, Walter; Owusu, Margaret; Atupra, Faustina (Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023-06-27)

  The fruit and vegetable industry remains one of Ghana’s most promising agricultural sectors mainly because of heightened awareness of the health benefits associated with their consumption. However, food safety is of ultimate ...
• Profit Efficiency Estimation of Cocoa Farm Plots Using The Stochastic Frontier Model Approach 

  Baidoo, Nana Okyir; Sarpong, Daniel Bruce; Osei-Asare, Yaw (2022-12-14)

  Financial and accounting measures of profit are commonly used to evaluate the performance of firms, even in agriculture. However, these measures do not estimate the ideal level of profit for firms and firms' actual performance ...
• Bioresources in Organic Farming: Implications for Sustainable Agricultural Systems 

  Akanmu, Akinlolu Olalekan; Olowe, Olumayowa Mary; Phiri, Austin Tenthani; Phiri, Austin Tenthani; Nirere, Drocelle; Odebode, Adeyinka John; Umuhoza, Noëlla Josiane Karemera; Asemoloye, Michael Dare; Babalola, Olubukola Oluranti (Horticulturae, 2023-06-02)

  Over the years, the practice of agriculture has transformed from the era of traditional to that of intensive agriculture in the bid to boost the production index that will satisfy the food needs of the globally growing ...
• Microparticles as Viral RNA Carriers from Stool for Stable and Sensitive Surveillance 

  Kifaro, Emmanuel George; Kim, Mi Jung; Jung, Seungwon; Jang, Yoon-ha; Moon, Sungyeon; Lee, Dong-Hun (Diagnostics, 2023-01-10)

  Since its discovery, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has emerged as an important technology for the diagnosis and identification of infectious diseases. It is a highly sensitive and reliable nucleic acids (NA) detection ...
• Assessment of Biosecurity Practices Adoption in Broiler Farms in East Africa: Case Study of Pwani Region in Tanzania 

  Gomez, Rogia SA; Mbaga, Said H (Journal of Animal Health and Production, 2023-04-20)

  Broiler farming in Tanzania is an important poultry sub-sector, providing employment and the much-demanded meat hence, contributing to the income and nutrition of the population. However, for small to medium-scale producers ...
• Complete genome analysis of African swine fever virus genotypes II, IX and XV from domestic pigs in Tanzania 

  Hakizimana, Jean N.; Yona, Clara; Makange, Mariam R.; Kasisi, Ester A.; Netherton, Christopher L.; Nauwynck, Hans; Misinzo, Gerald (Scientific Reports, 2023-03-31)

  African swine fever (ASF) caused by ASF virus (ASFV) is an infectious transboundary animal disease notifiable to the World Organization for Animal Health causing high mortality in domestic pigs and wild boars threatening ...
• Characterization and pathogenicity of Fusarium species causing sugar beet root rot in Morocco 

  Farhaoui, Abdelaaziz; El Alami, Nabila; Gachara, Grace; Ezrari, Said; Khadiri, Mohammed; Tahiri, Abdessalem; Radouane, Nabil; Belabess, Zineb; Lahlali, Rachid (Journal of Phytopathology, 2023-07-24)

  The sugar beet crop ranks second globally among the plant species grown mainly for sugar production. In Morocco, the area under sugar beet farming occupies approximately 57,000 ha yielding more than 3 million tons of roots. ...
• Genetic Diversity of Newcastle Disease Virus Involved in the 2021 Outbreaks in Backyard Poultry Farms in Tanzania 

  Amoia, Charlie F.; Hakizimana, Jean N.; Duggal, Nisha K.; Chengula, Augustino A.; Rohaim, Mohammed A.; Munir, Muhammad; Weger-Lucarelli, James; Misinzo, Gerald (Veterinary Sciences, 2023-07-21)

  Newcastle disease virus is a significant avian pathogen with the potential to decimate poultry populations all over the world and cause enormous economic losses. Distinct NDV genotypes are currently causing outbreaks ...
• Econometric modelling of the nexus of agricultural policy and food security in Nigeria. A dummy variable regression approach 

  Shaibu, U. M; Umeh, J. C; Abu, G.A; Abu, O; Egyir, I. S (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Development, 2023-06)

  Sustainable food production is not negotiable if food security is to be achieved. Recent statistics show increasing food insecurity issues in Nigeria despite government policy and programmes in the agricultural sector. ...
• Adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Semi-Arid Ghana 

  Odoom, Ekua S.; Afful, Rose; Mensah, Adelina Maria; Nukpezah, Daniel; Shaibu, Mohammed T.; Sibanda, Darlington (Journal of Sustainable Development, 2023-04-19)

  The evidence of climate change and variability in semi-arid Ghana is glaring and the adverse impact is being felt mostly by smallholder farmers because of their over dependence on agriculture for livelihood and subsistence. ...
• Edible insect biodiversity and anthropo-entomophagy practices in Kalehe and Idjwi territories, D.R. Congo 

  Ishara, Jackson; Cokola, Marcellin C.; Buzera, Ariel; Mmari, Mercy; Bugeme, David; Niassy, Saliou; Katcho, Karume; Kinyuru, John (Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2023-01-05)

  Background Located in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (South-Kivu), Kalehe and Idjwi are two relatively unexplored territories with little to no research on edible insects even though anthropo-entomophagy ...
• Molecular epidemiological survey of pathogenic trypanosomes in naturally infected cattle in northern Côte d’ivoire 

  Ekra, Jean-Yves; N’Goran, Edouard K.; Mboera, Leonard E.G.; Gragnon, Biégo Guillaume; Assovié, Koco Rita Nadège; Mafie, Eliakunda Michael (Parasites, Hosts and Diseases, 2023-05-23)

  Bovine trypanosomiasis is a significant health concern for livestock intensification in Côte d’Ivoire. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of pathogenic trypanosomes and identify the most infected ...
• Heat stress effects on milk yield traits and metabolites and mitigation strategies for dairy cattle breeds reared in tropical and sub-tropical countries 

  Habimana, Vincent; Nguluma, Athumani Shabani; Nziku, Zabron Cuthibert; Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere Charlotte; Morota, Gota; Mrode, Raphael; Chenyambuga, Sebastian Wilson (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023-07-07)

  Heat stress is an important problem for dairy industry in many parts of the world owing to its adverse effects on productivity and profitability. Heat stress in dairy cattle is caused by an increase in core body temperature, ...

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