A5012791695- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Ginkgo biloba and Cashew Applications
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Food composition and properties
- Pharmacological Effects and Assays
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Animal health and immunology
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2018-2024
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine
2019-2021
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
2020
Kwame Nkrumah University
2020
University of Science and Technology
2020
The role of small ruminant production in achieving sustainable and resilient food systems low- middle-income countries (LMICs) is yet to be fully explored or incorporated into current agroecological practices policies. This review examines the principles agroecology, focusing on circular sociopolitical aspects their implementation for LMICs. It discusses Gliessman’s five levels transition eight integrating agroecology: input reduction, animal health, soil biodiversity, recycling, synergy,...
Abstract Background Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to livestock industry, particularly with respect cattle rearing, continuous surveillance of virus in and small ruminants is essential monitoring variations that could enhance host switching. In this study, we collected rectal swabs a total 1,498 cattle, sheep goats. BCoV detection was based on reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Sanger sequencing partial RNA-dependent...
Abstract Fodder tree leaves (FTL) are limitless nutrient resources that provide high-quality feed, particularly during the dry season, improving animal diets, and reducing use of concentrates in ruminant livestock farming. In order to determine benefits FTL, two experiments were conducted measure voluntary feed intake, growth performance, nitrogen utilization forest-type (FT) sheep fed rice straw (RS) supplemented with either Leucaena leucocephala (LEU) or Samanea saman (SAM) their equal...
Known human coronaviruses are believed to have originated in animals and made use of intermediate hosts for transmission humans. The most the known, but not HCoV-NL63. This study aims assess possible role some major domestic livestock species as We developed a testing algorithm high throughput screening sera with ELISA confirmation recombinant immunofluorescence assay antibodies against HCoV-NL63 livestock. Optimization showed capability significantly distinguish from HCoV-229E (U = 27.50, p...
In ruminant nutrition, the persistent issue of feed scarcity especially during dry season necessitates exploration diverse feeding options. This study evaluated suitability Oxytenanthera abyssinica (OA) and Bambusa balcooa (BB) bamboo leaves as supplements for Djallonké sheep fed Cenchrus purpureus (CP) Brachiaria decumbens (BD) grass basal diets. Leaf ingredients were subjected to standard chemical in vitro fermentation assessments. Furthermore, a total 20 ewes, initially weighing 14.3±1.17...
The emergence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), nearly a decade ago with worldwide distribution, was believed to be zoonotic origin from bats dromedary camels as intermediate hosts. There is likelihood other domestic livestock serving hosts for this virus. presence coronaviruses, closely related MERS-CoV in Ghanaian bats, presented the opportunity test hypothesis transmissibility virus through species. possible interactions between and 31 household farms were...
A 4 mo feeding trial was conducted to ascertain the effect of direct-fed microbial (DFM) and their products, namely rumen enhancer three (RE3), Paenibacillus polymyxa (P3), a fermentation product RE3-RE3 Plus on growth haematological profile lambs at different stages (suckling, weaner, grower phases). The weighing 2.5 ± 2 kg were blocked by weights allotted four dietary treatments, Control, RE3, RE3 Plus, P3 in randomized complete block design. Blood sampling investigate treatments blood...
Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is among the leading causes of viral hepatitis in most developing countries. Zoonotic acquisition HEV genotype 3 from swine has come into focus more recently. Available studies on Ghana and other countries region do not provide enough information towards understanding epidemiology human animal populations. Towards this end, we conducted a comparative cross-sectional study to determine seroprevalence risk factors associated with exposure, both...
Abstract An experiment was conducted to determine the nutrient composition and effects of cockroach (Periplaneta americana) meal on growth performance, economics production absolute relative weights some internal organs albino rats. Twelve (12) male rats with an average weight 67.5g were randomly allotted three dietary treatments: T0 no meal, T1 T2 2% 4% respectively in a Randomised Complete Block Design (RCBD). Each treatment had four each rat served as replicate. Feed water provided ad...
Abstract Background : Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential monitoring variations that could enhance host switching. In this study, we collected rectal swabs a total 1,498 sheep goats. BCoV detection was based on reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Sanger sequencing partial RNA-dependent RNA (RdRp) region for...
Abstract Background : Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential monitoring variations that could enhance host switching. In this study, we collected rectal swabs a total 1,498 sheep goats. BCoV detection was based on reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Sanger sequencing partial RNA-dependent RNA (RdRp) region for...
Abstract Background : Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential monitoring variations that could enhance host switching. In this study, we collected rectal swabs a total 1,498 sheep goats. BCoV detection was based on reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Sanger sequencing partial RNA-dependent RNA (RdRp) region for...
A study was carried out to ascertain the effects of three probiotic products (RE3, RE3 PLUS and a combination P3) on growth performance, blood profile gut E. coli count growing-finishing gilts. Sixteen Large White gilts an average initial weight 41.66 ± 4.55 kg were randomly allocated 4 dietary treatments (T1- Control, basal diet without probiotics, T2- 1 ml per feed, T3- feed T4- + 0.5 P3 feed) in randomized complete block design. Gilts fed 18% CP probiotics added each day before feeds...
An experiment was conducted to ascertain the nutrient composition of dried cashew apple meal (DCAM) and effect diets containing varying levels DCAM on growth performance, economics production internal organs albino rats. Sixteen rats with a mean initial weight 64.7 g were randomly allotted four isoproteic isocaloric in Randomized Complete Block Design based their sex. The were: T0 (0% DCAM), T1 (5% T2 (10% DCAM) T3 (15% DCAM). Each treatment had replicates. Feed water provided ad libitum....
A four-month feeding trial was conducted to ascertain the effect of direct fed microbials (DFM) and their products namely, rumen enhancer three (RE3™), Paenibacillus polymyxa (P3), a fermentation product RE3 (RE3™ Plus) on growth haematological profile lambs at different stages (suckling, weaner grower phases). The Lambs weighing 2.5 ± 2kg were blocked by weights allotted four dietary treatments Control, RE3™; RE3™ Plus P3 in randomized complete block design. Blood sampling investigate blood...
Abstract Background: Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential monitoring variations that could enhance host switching. Methods: In this study, we collected rectal swabs a total 1,498 sheep goats. BCoV detection was based on reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Sanger sequencing partial RNA-dependent RNA (RdRp)...
Abstract Background : Apart from the huge worldwide economic losses often occasioned by bovine coronavirus (BCoV) to livestock industry particularly cattle, continuous surveillance of virus in cattle and small ruminants is essential monitoring variations that could enhance host switching. In this study, we collected rectal swabs a total 1,498 sheep goats. BCoV detection was based on reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Sanger sequencing partial RNA-dependent RNA (RdRp) region for...
A study was conducted in two phases simultaneously a commercial poultry farm to ascertain whether egg weight, temperature variation pens, and proximity of birds noise source had an influence on the incidence blood meat spots chicken eggs. Phase one involved random sampling 60 eggs per week for 15 weeks, making total 900 from pens 50-week-old layer strain. determined effect 3.3 kW electrical gasoline generator spots. It lasted 14 weeks 10 directly (i.e., & D). Pen D were 4.7 m 68 away...
A study was carried out to evaluate the available ruminant feed resources for their nutrient compositions. Two hundred and seventy-eight (278) were sampled from 27 farms in six regions Ghana: Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, Greater Accra, Northern, Upper East Volta. Parameters measured included proximate composition, detergent fibre, vitro gas production of samples. Other parameters such as apparent digestibilities, relative values, short-chain volatile fatty acid (SCFAs) content dry matter intake...