Browsing by Author "Muhairwa, A. P"

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A study of ecto- and endo-parasites of domestic pigeons in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania
(Academic Journals) Msoffe, P. L. M; Muhairwa, A. P; Chiwanga, G. H; Kassuku, A
Implementing poultry vaccination and biosecurity at the village level in Tanzania: a social strategy to promote health in free-range poultry populations
(ResearchGate) Muhairwa, A. P; Mtambo, M. M. A; Mwamhehe, H; Msago, A; Mlozi, M. R. S; Cardona, C.J; Msoffe, Peter L. M.; Bunn, David
Implementing poultry vaccination and biosecurity at the village level in Tanzania: a social strategy to promote health in free-range poultry populations
(ResearchGate, 2009-08) Muhairwa, A. P; Mtambo, M. M. A; Mwamhehe, H; Msago, A; Mlozi, M. R. S; Cardona, C.J; Msoffe, Peter L. M.; Bunn, David
A social strategy was tested for implement- ing Newcastle disease (ND) vaccination and biosecur- ity improvements among free-ranging chicken at village level in Tanzania. In addition to training the local poultry vaccinators, data recorders and poultry- keepers, the strategy involved training and empowering leaders at the district, ward and village level. The trainings covered poultry health, management, and marketing of village chickens, with an emphasis on ND vaccination and improving biosecurity against avian influenza (AI), The study sites included villages in one ward in each of three each three districts (Iringa, Mtwara-Mikindani, and Mvomero) of mainland Tan- zania. Ninety-six local leaders at district level and 101 leaders at ward levels were trained. In addition, 196farmers (households) were trained, as well as 86 vaccinators and 26 data recorders. Data recorders were also trained as poultry first aid workers. ND vaccina- tion was conducted by the vaccinators, supervised by their local leaders with technical assistance from veterinarians. A total of 158,343 village chickens were vaccinated in three rounds of vaccination three months apart. The training and empowerment of local leaders and local implementers was the key element for success as it fostered the feeling of local ownership of the program and prevented conflicts with other development activities within the villages. We con- clude that most animal health programs will increase their odds of success by involving local leaders and by addressing the current challenges facing the
Intestinal protozoan parasites of pigs reared under different management systems in Morogoro, Tanzania
(Taylor and Francis) Muhairwa, A. P; Mtambo, M. M.A; Kambarage, D. M; Esrony, K; Kusiluka, L. J.M
Intestinal protozoan parasites of pigs reared under different management systems in Morogoro, Tanzania
(Taylor and Francis, 1996-07) Muhairwa, A. P; Mtambo, M. M.A; Kambarage, D. M; Esrony, K; Kusiluka, L. J.M
Sixty three piggery units with a total herd size of 424 pigs i n the small-scale and semi-intensive management systents from semi arid and tropical highlund areas of Morogoro region were screened for intestinal protozoan parasites. Thirtysix percent of the screened animals were positive for eimeriosis and 7.8% for cryptosporidiosis. Prevalences of eimeriosis in the semi-intensive and sntall-scale management systems were 22% and 48%, respectively. High prevalences of eimeriosis and cryptosporidiosis (60% and 25%, respectively) were observed in the tropical highland climate area (Mgeta) and low rates (26% and 0.3%, respectively) were evident i n the semi-arid zone. Ninety five per cent of infected pigs excreted between 100 and 5000 OPG and five per cent were excreting more
Investigations on the carrier rate of Pasteurella multocida in healthy commercial poultry flocks and flocks affected by fowl cholera
(Taylor and Francis) Muhairwa, A. P; Christensen, J. P; Bisgaard, M
Occurrence of parasites of pigeons in Morogoro Municipality of Tanzania
Chiwanga, G. H; Muhairwa, A. P; Kassuku, A. A; Msoffe, P. L. M
Occurrence of parasites of pigeons in Morogoro Municipality of Tanzania
(2017-07) Chiwanga, G. H; Muhairwa, A. P; Kassuku, A. A; Msoffe, P. L. M
A study was conducted to assess the prevalence of parasites of domestic pigeons in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. 100 nestlings and 100 adult pigeons were examined for the presence of ecto and endoparasites. 159 pigeons (79.5%) were infected with one or more species of gastrointestinal helminthes, 124 (62%) had one or more ectoparasites and 74 (37%) were infected with haemoparasites. The 3 subfamilies represented two cestodes and one nematode, whereas no trematodes were found. Three species of helminthes Raillietina tetragona (6%), Raillietina echinobothrida (63%) and Ascaridia galli (15.5%) were identified. Three different species of ectoparasites (Pseudolynchia canariensis (61.5%), Menocanthus stramineus (0.5%) and Menopon gallinae (0.5%), and 1 haemoparasite species Haemoproteus columbae were identified. Prevalence of gastrointestinal worms was significantly higher (P < 0.001) in adults than in nestlings. Nestlings appeared to be less susceptible to gastrointestinal cestodes but more susceptible to nematodes compared with adults. P. canariensis were found in both nestlings and adults pigeons while M. stramineus and M. gallinae were found in adult only. Prevalence of ectoparasites was not statistically significant (P < 1) between the two age groups. The prevalence of H. columbae was statistically higher (P < 0.001) in adults. Further studies are recommended in assessing the effects of the parasites on the pigeons’ health and production.
Prevalence of canine gastrointestinal parasites in Morogoro, Tanzania
(Taylor and Francis) Muhairwa, A. P; Mtambo, M. M.A; Kusiluka, L. J.M; Maeda, G. E; Kambarage, D. M; Makene, V. W
Prevalence of canine gastrointestinal parasites in Morogoro, Tanzania
(Taylor and Francis, 1996-07) Muhairwa, A. P; Mtambo, M. M.A; Kusiluka, L. J.M; Maeda, G. E; Kambarage, D. M; Makene, V. W
Out of 235 domestic dogs from Morogoro municipality and Mgeta area in Morogoro region coproscopically screened for gastrointestinal parasitic infections, 174 (74%) were found positive for one or the other parasite. Ancylostonza caninunz was the most common parasite (72%). Protozoan parasites and other helminths were less prevalent (4%). The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism was significantly higher (P<0.05) in dogs <6 months (prkppies) than in adults with no sex effect.
Seroprevalence of canine leptospirosis, in urban and periurban, Morogoro, Tanzania
(Academic Journals) Said, K; Bakari, G. G; Machang’u, R; Katakweba, A. S; Muhairwa, A. P