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View article: Child mortality in Eastern Ethiopia: acceptability of Postmortem minimally invasive tissue sampling in a predominantly muslim community
Child mortality in Eastern Ethiopia: acceptability of Postmortem minimally invasive tissue sampling in a predominantly muslim community Open
Mortality surveillance requires a thorough understanding of the cultural, religious, and sociocultural aspects that may affect the acceptability of MITS. MITS research should be conducted close to communities, involving community members, …
View article: Impact of brining and drying processes on the nutritive value of tambaqui fish (Colossoma macropomum)
Impact of brining and drying processes on the nutritive value of tambaqui fish (Colossoma macropomum) Open
Preservation of fish as diet ingredient is challenging in many tropical regions due to poor socioeconomic conditions and lack of freezing facilities. So, alternative preservation techniques could be viable to address the issue. The present…
View article: Investigation of an Acute Fasciolosis Complicated by Clostridia Infection Outbreak in Korem Town, Southern Tigray of Ethiopia
Investigation of an Acute Fasciolosis Complicated by Clostridia Infection Outbreak in Korem Town, Southern Tigray of Ethiopia Open
In December 2018, an outbreak of an unknown disease was reported to affect sheep from Tumbio village in Korem town of southern Tigray. This study investigated the clinical characteristics, frequency, and primary causal agent(s) of the outb…
View article: Exploring fibrous ingredients for fish: The case of feeding sugar beet pulp to tambaquí (Colossoma macropomum)
Exploring fibrous ingredients for fish: The case of feeding sugar beet pulp to tambaquí (Colossoma macropomum) Open
For a long time, co-products of food processing have been used in animal feed, but far less in fish because of their assumed inability to cope with high-fiber diets. Research on feeding co-products to fish species that naturally consume fi…
View article: Review of: "Enhancing Veterinary Services for Smallholder Farmers in Zimbabwe: A Comprehensive Literature Review"
Review of: "Enhancing Veterinary Services for Smallholder Farmers in Zimbabwe: A Comprehensive Literature Review" Open
The abstract is well written and included the important sections, i.e., the background, methods and objective.However, though it is almost complete and stand-alone, I would suggest that the
View article: Evaluation of Public–Private Partnership in the Veterinary Domain Using Impact Pathway Methodology: In-depth Case Study in the Poultry Sector in Ethiopia
Evaluation of Public–Private Partnership in the Veterinary Domain Using Impact Pathway Methodology: In-depth Case Study in the Poultry Sector in Ethiopia Open
Public–private partnerships (PPPs) in the veterinary domain are joint approaches in which public veterinary services and private actors such as private veterinarians, producers' associations, or private companies work together to address c…
View article: Exploring the Functional and Metabolic Effects of Feeding Garra Fish Meal to Broiler Chickens
Exploring the Functional and Metabolic Effects of Feeding Garra Fish Meal to Broiler Chickens Open
The present study evaluated the metabolic and functional effects, beyond nutritive value, of feeding garra meal to broiler chickens. Three hundred twenty Sasso-breed day-old chicks were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments with eit…
View article: Investigation of an Acute Fasciolosis Complicated by Clostridia Infection Outbreak in Korem Town, Southern Tigray of Ethiopia
Investigation of an Acute Fasciolosis Complicated by Clostridia Infection Outbreak in Korem Town, Southern Tigray of Ethiopia Open
Background In December 2018, an outbreak of an unknown disease was reported to affect different animal species largely high number of small ruminant from Tumbio village in Korem town of southern Tigray. This study investigated the clinical…
View article: Poultry health services in Ethiopia: availability of diagnostic, clinical, and vaccination services
Poultry health services in Ethiopia: availability of diagnostic, clinical, and vaccination services Open
View article: Poultry disease occurrences and their impacts in Ethiopia
Poultry disease occurrences and their impacts in Ethiopia Open
Poultry production contributes significantly to the livelihoods of Ethiopian farmers and to the national economy although it is hampered by different factors, including poultry diseases. There is scarcity of published evidences on the occu…
View article: Evaluation of Aloe Megalacantha Baker Leaf Latex on Testicular Histopathology and Hormonal Profile of Sprague Dawley Rats
Evaluation of Aloe Megalacantha Baker Leaf Latex on Testicular Histopathology and Hormonal Profile of Sprague Dawley Rats Open
Introduction:Aloe megalacanthaBaker is an endemic plant growing in Ethiopia. It is commonly used by traditional healers in the eastern and northern parts of the country to treat various ailments. Aim: The present study was aimed at investi…
View article: Infectious and parasitic diseases of poultry in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Infectious and parasitic diseases of poultry in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
In Ethiopia, poultry production is an important source of domestic food and nutrition security while providing income for nearly 80% of Ethiopians. However, several infectious and parasitic diseases hamper poultry production. To date, evid…