The Trypanosomiases

The Trypanosomiases
Author: Ian Maudlin
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2004-07-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780851990347

This state-of-the-art reference book includes comprehensive coverage of the biology and control of African, Asian and South American trypanosomiasis ("sleeping sickness") in man and animals. It describes recent research developments in the biology and molecular biology of trypanosomes (the protozoan parasite) and their vectors, and methods in diagnosis and control, such as trapping tsetse fly vectors. Different sections of the book are devoted to biology of trypanosomes, vector biology, epidemiology and diagnosis, pathogenesis, disease impact, chemotherapy and disease control, and vector control. The book contains contributions from leading experts from Europe, North and South America, and Africa.

The Economics of Animal Health and Production

The Economics of Animal Health and Production
Author: Jonathan Rushton
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2009
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845932447

Annotation. Illustrated with review studies on animal health economics, this book presents information on the most important economic tools applied to livestock, covering both theory and practical applications. Topics covered include gross margin analysis, partial budgeting, investment and financial appraisal and cost-benefit analysis. There are also sections on decision tree analysis, optimisation methods, value chain analysis, new institutional economics, DALYs and a range of policy analysis tools. International experts contribute on important theoretical and practical aspects of animal health and production economics, with global themes on livestock and poverty.

ILRAD Annual Report 1988

ILRAD Annual Report 1988
Author: International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Total Pages: 112
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 9789290550884

Bovine Genome

Bovine Genome
Author: International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Total Pages: 67
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: African trypanosomiasis
ISBN: 9290552921

Livestock and Sustainable Nutrient Cycling in Mixed Farming Systems of Sub-Saharan Africa: Technical papers

Livestock and Sustainable Nutrient Cycling in Mixed Farming Systems of Sub-Saharan Africa: Technical papers
Author: J. M. Powell
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Total Pages: 543
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Agricultural ecology
ISBN: 9290532947

Technical papers. Setting the scene. Interactions between animals and plants. Interactions between animals and soils. Interactions between plants and soils. Nutrient cycling in mixed farming systems. Modelling nutrient cycles in plant/animal/soil systems.

Trypanotolerant Livestock in the Context of Trypanosomiasis Intervention Strategies

Trypanotolerant Livestock in the Context of Trypanosomiasis Intervention Strategies
Author: Kwaku Agyemang
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789251052624

Trypanosomiasis poses a considerable constraint on livestock-agricultural development in tsetse-infested areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Many efforts to limit or eradicate trypanosomiasis have failed or have had limited success. However, in certain areas of West Africa, livestock production remains possible, despite the presence of tsetse fly, through the use of cattle and small ruminant breeds that are tolerant to the disease. This paper provides an overview of the problem and the various options for its control. Emphasis is placed on the definition of the role of trypanotolerant livestock as an integrated approach to control the disease.