Browsing by Subject "Sheep"
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Association between host genetics of sheep and the rumen microbial composition
(Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2022)A synergy between the rumen microbiota and the host genetics has created a symbiotic relationship, beneficial to the host’s health. In this study, the association between the host genetics and rumen microbiome of Damara ... -
European bluetongue serotype 8: disease threat assessment for U.S. sheep
(Mary Ann Liebert Inc, 2016)Bluetongue virus (BTV) is an orbivirus transmitted by biting midges (Culicoides spp.) that can result in moderate to high morbidity and mortality primarily in sheep and white-tailed deer. Although only 5 serotypes of BTV ... -
Experimental infection of small ruminants with bluetongue virus expressing Toggenburg Orbivirus proteins
(Elsevier, 2016)Bluetongue virus (BTV) is the prototype orbivirus (Reoviridae family, genus Orbivirus) consisting of more than 24 recognized serotypes or neutralization groups. Recently, new BTV serotypes in goats have been found; serotype ... -
Genetic characterization of tick-borne pathogens in ticks infesting cattle and sheep from three South African provinces
(Elsevier, 2019)Ticks are involved in the transmission of many public health and veterinary important pathogens. Although tick-borne pathogens are widely distributed in South Africa, information on tick-pathogen relationship needs to be ... -
Growth performance blood parameters and meat quality in finishing Dohne Merino Lambs reared under single - or paired-pen Housing
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)The study was designed to evaluate the effect of dietary vitamin E and selenium on growth performance, blood parameters, and meat quality of finishing Dohne Merino lambs reared under two types of confinement. Twenty four ... -
Growth performance, hematology, and meat quality characteristics of Mutton Merino lambs fed canola-based diets
(Springer, 2016)A 56-day feeding trial was carried out to evaluate the effect of feeding canola meal (CM) on growth performance, hematology, and meat quality parameters of lambs. Twenty lambs with an average body weight of 23 ± 2.64 kg ... -
'n Kritiese bestuursrekeningkundige evaluering van boerbokboerdery
(North-West University, 2011)The aim of this study was firstly to perform, from the existing literature, a SWOT ("Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats") analysis of the boerbok industry. Secondly, to design a case study where a number of ... -
Molecular analysis of tick-borne protozoan and rickettsial pathogens in small ruminants from two South African provinces
(Elsevier, 2018)Tick-borne protozoan and rickettsial diseases are a major threat to livestock in tropical and sub-tropical regions of Africa. In this study we investigated the presence and distribution of Theileria spp., Babesia ovis, ... -
Molecular detection and genetic characterisation of pathogenic Theileria, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia species among apparently healthy sheep in central and western Kenya
(AOSIS, 2019)Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) caused by Theileria, Babesia, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia species are common in tropical and subtropical regions. In this study, we investigated the presence and genetic diversity of Theileria spp., ... -
Molecular survey for tick-borne pathogens and associated risk factors in sheep and goats in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria
(Elsevier, 2022)Tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) pose an increased health and productivity risk to livestock in sub-Saharan Africa. Information regarding TBPs infecting small ruminants in Kano metropolis is scarce. Therefore, we investigated ...