Zoonoses present a major public health threat and are estimated to account for a substantial
part of the infectious disease burden in low-income countries. The severity of zoonotic …

This study aimed to consolidate current knowledge of wildlife brucellosis in Africa and to
analyse available predictors of infection. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic …

Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease which is endemic to certain regions of the world including
Sub‐Saharan Africa. The aim of this article is to provide a recent and rapid review on …

Abattoirs are facilities where livestock are slaughtered and are an important aspect in the
food production chain. There are several types of abattoirs, which differ in infrastructure and …

In order to identify and evaluate health related constraints faced by Ugandan pig farmers, a
veterinary herd health management approach (VHHM) was applied in 20 randomly selected …

Background Brucellosis is an emerging yet neglected zoonosis that has been reported in
Kenya. Epidemiological data on brucellosis in ruminants is readily accessible; however …

Introduction Brucellosis is a febrile zoonosis occurring among high-risk groups such as
livestock keepers and abattoir workers and is a public health priority in Uganda. The …

Materials and Methods: The individual serological status of 300 unvaccinated sheep and
300 unvaccinated goats was determined by Rose Bengal and indirect enzyme-linked …

Pig production is thriving in Uganda and the demand for pork is increasing, therefore
offering potential for increased income from pig production and marketing. The consumers' …

Leptospirosis, brucellosis, and Q fever (coxiellosis) are bacterial zoonoses that cause acute
febrile illness in people as well as reproductive losses in pigs. Pig keeping is an increasingly …