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View article: Small Animal Clinical Cases and Antibiotic Usage at Selected Veterinary Facilities in Ashanti Region, Ghana
Small Animal Clinical Cases and Antibiotic Usage at Selected Veterinary Facilities in Ashanti Region, Ghana Open
Antimicrobial resistance is an escalating global health crisis, with projections estimating up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Despite its critical impact, there is limited research on antibiotic usage in veterinary practices in Gha…
View article: Identification of Novel Gene-Specific Markers for Differentiating Various Pathogenic Campylobacter Species Using a Pangenome Analysis Approach
Identification of Novel Gene-Specific Markers for Differentiating Various Pathogenic Campylobacter Species Using a Pangenome Analysis Approach Open
Campylobacter spp. are the causative agents of campylobacteriosis, a major foodborne illness globally, with millions of cases reported annually. These pathogens pose significant risks to both human and animal health. Conventional culture-b…
View article: Prevalence of canine parvovirus, vaccine-related, and other factors associated with the infection in dogs presented at the veterinary teaching hospital in Kumasi, Ghana
Prevalence of canine parvovirus, vaccine-related, and other factors associated with the infection in dogs presented at the veterinary teaching hospital in Kumasi, Ghana Open
View article: Zoonoses Control in Africa: Measures to Enhance Involvement through Application of Community-Based Intelligence Gathering
Zoonoses Control in Africa: Measures to Enhance Involvement through Application of Community-Based Intelligence Gathering Open
Many of the zoonosis control measures adopted in Africa over the years have not been entirely successful because of neglect of some socioecological factors which are crucial and peculiar to Africa. This study seeks ways to enhance control …
View article: Plant Gums as Vaccine Delivery Agents for Major Poultry and Small Ruminant Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Plant Gums as Vaccine Delivery Agents for Major Poultry and Small Ruminant Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Open
Plant gums have found applications in various industries, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. They offer unique properties and act as adjuvants, and when employed as a mucoadhesive vaccine delivery system, have immense potentia…
View article: Assessing cross-border live poultry trade as a possible factor for infectious diseases spread between Aflao and Lomé
Assessing cross-border live poultry trade as a possible factor for infectious diseases spread between Aflao and Lomé Open
View article: Knowledge, perception, and practices concerning toxoplasmosis among veterinary students in Kumasi, Ghana
Knowledge, perception, and practices concerning toxoplasmosis among veterinary students in Kumasi, Ghana Open
Introduction: toxoplasmosis is one of the most neglected infectious diseases in Ghana and many other sub-Saharan countries. It has a high prevalence in Ghanaian society, yet it has not received the needed attention in terms of public educa…
View article: Antibiotic use and knowledge of antibiotic resistance among pig farmers in Ejisu and Juaben municipalities of Ashanti region, Ghana
Antibiotic use and knowledge of antibiotic resistance among pig farmers in Ejisu and Juaben municipalities of Ashanti region, Ghana Open
Introduction: the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant pathogens which have now become a threat to public health. Antibiotic use is high in poultry and pig production, compared to other food-…
View article: Molecular phylogeny of coronaviruses and host receptors among domestic and close-contact animals reveals subgenome-level conservation, crossover, and divergence
Molecular phylogeny of coronaviruses and host receptors among domestic and close-contact animals reveals subgenome-level conservation, crossover, and divergence Open
Background Coronaviruses have the potential to cross species barriers. To learn the molecular intersections among the most common coronaviruses of domestic and close-contact animals, we analyzed representative coronavirus genera infecting …
View article: Rabies virus in slaughtered dogs for meat consumption in Ghana: A potential risk for rabies transmission
Rabies virus in slaughtered dogs for meat consumption in Ghana: A potential risk for rabies transmission Open
Dog‐mediated rabies is responsible for approximately 60,000 human deaths annually worldwide. Although dog slaughter for human consumption and its potential risk for rabies transmission has been reported, mainly in some parts of Western Afr…
View article: Sero-molecular epidemiology of hepatitis E virus in pigs and human contacts in Ghana
Sero-molecular epidemiology of hepatitis E virus in pigs and human contacts in Ghana Open
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Avian Influenza Among Poultry Workers in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Avian Influenza Among Poultry Workers in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana Open
Introduction: Avian influenza (AI) outbreaks have caused serious economic losses to poultry farmers since it was first reported in Ghana in 2007. Knowledge of AI is an important tool in its prevention and control. This study assess farmers…
View article: Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana
Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana Open
Background Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to the livestock industry, particularly with respect to cattle rearing, continuous surveillance of the virus in cattle and small ruminan…
View article: Mechanisms of ivermectin-induced wound healing
Mechanisms of ivermectin-induced wound healing Open
View article: Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana.
Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana. Open
Background : Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to the livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of the virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential in moni…
View article: Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana.
Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana. Open
Background : Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to the livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of the virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential in moni…
View article: Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana.
Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana. Open
Background : Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to the livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of the virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential in moni…
View article: Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana.
Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana. Open
Background : Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to the livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of the virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential in moni…
View article: Detection and genomic characterization of hepatitis E virus genotype 3 from pigs in Ghana, Africa
Detection and genomic characterization of hepatitis E virus genotype 3 from pigs in Ghana, Africa Open
View article: Gross morphometric characteristics of respiratory organs in the Sahelian goats for assessment of lower respiratory disorders
Gross morphometric characteristics of respiratory organs in the Sahelian goats for assessment of lower respiratory disorders Open
Pulmonary consolidation assessment is relevant in the evaluation of caprine pneumonia especially in resource-poor setting. The study investigates body parameters and gross morphometric characteristics of lungs and trachea, of the Sahelian…
View article: Causes of kidney condemnation and associated direct financial loss at Kumasi Abattoir, Ghana between 2002 – 2014
Causes of kidney condemnation and associated direct financial loss at Kumasi Abattoir, Ghana between 2002 – 2014 Open
A retrospective and active abattoir survey were conducted from 2002 to 2013 and from November 2013 to March 2014 respectively to determine the major causes of kidney condemnation at Kumasi abattoir, Ghana and also to estimate direct finan…
View article: Molecular-Based Cross-Species Evaluation of Bovine Coronavirus Infection in Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Ghana.
Molecular-Based Cross-Species Evaluation of Bovine Coronavirus Infection in Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Ghana. Open
Background: Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to the livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of the virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential in monit…
View article: The Morphometrics and Typology of the Skull in the Ghanaian Local Dog of Non-Descript Breed (Canis lupus familiaris)
The Morphometrics and Typology of the Skull in the Ghanaian Local Dog of Non-Descript Breed (Canis lupus familiaris) Open
The shape of the head is considered the most important criterion in determining the standard breeds of dogs. It is of much significance to study the skull typology of the Ghanaian local dog in order to establish a template of its identific…
View article: Sero-prevalence, cross-species infection and serological determinants of prevalence of Bovine Coronavirus in Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Ghana
Sero-prevalence, cross-species infection and serological determinants of prevalence of Bovine Coronavirus in Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Ghana Open
View article: Prevalence, predictors and financial implication of cattle recumbency at the Kumasi Animal Market, Ghana
Prevalence, predictors and financial implication of cattle recumbency at the Kumasi Animal Market, Ghana Open
Livestock are expectedly at one point or the other transported from one place to another for breeding, sale or slaughter. Conditions of handling, loading and transportation, stress encountered during the journey and when off-loading are a …
View article: Potential Intermediate Hosts for Coronavirus Transmission: No Evidence of Clade 2c Coronaviruses in Domestic Livestock from Ghana
Potential Intermediate Hosts for Coronavirus Transmission: No Evidence of Clade 2c Coronaviruses in Domestic Livestock from Ghana Open
The emergence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), nearly a decade ago with worldwide distribution, was believed to be of zoonotic origin from bats with dromedary camels as intermediate hosts. There is a likelihood o…
View article: Development of a Whole-Virus ELISA for Serological Evaluation of Domestic Livestock as Possible Hosts of Human Coronavirus NL63
Development of a Whole-Virus ELISA for Serological Evaluation of Domestic Livestock as Possible Hosts of Human Coronavirus NL63 Open
Known human coronaviruses are believed to have originated in animals and made use of intermediate hosts for transmission to humans. The intermediate hosts of most of the human coronaviruses are known, but not for HCoV-NL63. This study aims…
View article: Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in goats at the Kumasi abattoir, Ghana
Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in goats at the Kumasi abattoir, Ghana Open
Background: Livestock are critical to rural incomes, nutrition and food security in much of Africa. The impact of endemic diseases stems from direct losses due to mortality and indirect effects from slow growth, low fertility and morbidity…
View article: PATTERNS AND DIRECT FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF CONTAGIOUS PLEUROPNEUMONIA IN CATTLE SLAUGHTERED IN KUMASI ABATTOIR, GHANA
PATTERNS AND DIRECT FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF CONTAGIOUS PLEUROPNEUMONIA IN CATTLE SLAUGHTERED IN KUMASI ABATTOIR, GHANA Open
A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a five-year retrospective (January, 2009 – December, 2013) meat inspection record as well as active daily records (November 2013 to February 2014) from Kumasi abattoir, Ghana to determine the patte…
View article: DETECTION OF CANINE PARVOVIRUS ANTIGEN IN DOGS IN KUMASI, GHANA.
DETECTION OF CANINE PARVOVIRUS ANTIGEN IN DOGS IN KUMASI, GHANA. Open
The study is the first documented evidence of the existence of CPV in Ghana. It also revealed that absence of bloody diarrhoea does not necessarily rule out CPV infection.