• Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in commensal pest rodents at the National Zoological Garden in South Africa 

  Thovhakale, Ndidzulafhi Terrence (University of Pretoria, 2023-10)

  Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the ubiquitous Apicomplexan protozoa Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). The overall epidemiology of T. gondii in Southern Africa is understudied. Although a few studies have ...
• Nematodes diversity in Mastomys rodents (Rodentia: Muridae) and molecular characterization of Trichuris species in the Mnisi Community, South Africa 

  Mutesasira, Jesse Mukisa (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Nematodes comprise of many species with diverse life histories and zoonotic potential. Understanding the distribution and diversity of nematodes in the commensal rodent genus Mastomys is crucial for assessing their impact ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices analysis of farmers on the risk of introducing peste des petits ruminants from Angola into northern communal areas of Namibia 

  Gorejena, Brighton (University of Pretoria, 2023-11)

  Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious viral disease primarily affecting goats, sheep, and some wild small ruminants. It is characterized by fever, necrotic stomatitis, gastroenteritis, pneumonia, and ...
• Molecular detection of tick-borne haemoparasites in cattle and buffalo samples from Mashonaland West and Masvingo Provinces, Zimbabwe 

  Modirwa, Annicky A.R. (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Tick-borne haemoparasite diseases caused by Babesia, Theileria, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia species are a major constraint to the beef and dairy cattle industry, causing the most economic losses of cattle in sub-Saharan Africa. ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices analysis, prevalence and molecular detection of Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in livestock in the Khomas region of Namibia 

  Samkange, Alaster (University of Pretoria, 2023-12)

  This study chiefly focussed on the Khomas region of Namibia, and the research areas were: (1) the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding neosporosis and toxoplasmosis among livestock farmers in the Khomas region ...
• One Health investigation at abattoirs in South Africa 

  Mazwi, Koketso Desiree (University of Pretoria, 2023-12)

  One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary strategy/approach with the aim of attaining the best possible health outcomes that acknowledge the connections between humans, animals, plants, and their ...
• Diagnosis of anthrax and the roles of host and environment in the transmission of anthrax in Kruger National Park 

  Ochai, Sunday Ochonu (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Over the years, various techniques have been employed to diagnose infectious zoonoses, such as anthrax caused by Bacillus anthracis. These methods encompass microscopic examination of blood smears, bacterial culture, ...
• Identification of tick species and their bacterial pathogens from cattle in two provinces of South Africa 

  Khoza, Bongekile Lungile (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  In South Africa, resource-poor farmers are negatively affected by death and ill health of livestock due to high tick infestations. Tick infestations are associated with tick- borne pathogens causing various diseases ...
• Resistance of Trypanosome species isolated from cattle populations in Lambwe Valley, Kenya, to diminazene aceturate 

  Kimathi, Boscoh Odhiambo (University of Pretoria, 2023-11)

  Trypanosomosis is a parasitic disease of humans and animals that occurs mainly in sub- Saharan Africa where it negatively affects livelihoods. The control of trypanosomosis in animals has for decades relied on the use ...
• Development and evaluation of a RT-qPCR assay for the detection of Orthoflavivirus wesselsbronense from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues from sheep and cattle 

  Setlhodi, Palesa (University of Pretoria, 2024-06)

  Wesselsbron disease (WSL) is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by Wesselsbron virus (WESSV) that belongs to the species Orthoflavivirus wesselsbronense in the family Flaviviridae, genus Orthoflavivirus. It is an economically ...
• Evaluation of five housekeeping genes for genotyping southern African Ehrlichia ruminantium strains 

  Labuschagne, Martinet (University of Pretoria, 2024-04)

  Heartwater is a tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium Ehrlichia ruminantium. It affects domestic animals such as cattle, sheep and goats as well as a range of wild animals. The disease is characterised by various ...
• Prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection and associated risk factors in ruminants in Gauteng Province, South Africa 

  Seanego, Tebogo Atlivia (University of Pretoria, 2024-03)

  Cryptosporidiosis, an emerging enteropathogenic disease with negative implications for public and livestock health, remains poorly investigated in Africa, necessitating focused epidemiological studies. To determine the ...
• Eco-Epidemiology and Microbiological Evaluation of Poultry Salmonellosis in North Central Nigeria, and its Socioeconomics and Public Health Impacts 

  Sanni, Abdullahi Ozomata (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  Nigeria is a country with a mid-2020 human population of approximately 209 million, and the poultry industry in Nigeria has rapidly expanded in recent years despite many health and economic challenges. Poultry production ...
• Brucella melitensis in wildlife in South Africa 

  Glover, Barbara Akorfa (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This thesis offers a comprehensive examination of Brucella melitensis in South African wildlife, with a particular focus on sable antelopes (Hippotragus niger). The research encompasses an extensive review of existing ...
• Lesions and cellular tropism of natural Rift Valley fever virus infection in sheep 

  Odendaal, Lieza (University of Pretoria, 2019-11)

  Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral haemorrhagic disease caused by a segmented single stranded RNA virus of the Bunyavirales order, Phenuiviridae family. The virus causes severe disease in both humans and animals and epidemics ...
• Antimicrobial sensitivity of faecal Escherichia coli isolated from backyard broiler chickens in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe 

  Samakonde, Nyaradzo Patricia (University of Pretoria, 2024-04-19)

  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently one of the greatest public health threats being faced by humanity. Although a lot of funding for research is being availed there are still a lot of gaps in understanding its ...
• Prevalence and characterization of brucellosis and tuberculosis in cattle and its zoonotic risk associated factors in Rwanda 

  Ntivuguruzwa, Jean Bosco (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  Bovine brucellosis (BB) and bovine tuberculosis (bTB) are endemic in Rwanda; however, little is known about the diseases. Before this study, there were only three serological studies on BB, two serological studies on human ...
• Genetic diversity and geographic relationships amongst southern African Amblyomma ticks, Rickettsia africae and Ehrlichia ruminantium 

  Smit, Andeliza (University of Pretoria, 2024-03-05)

  Amblyomma, the third largest genus in the Ixodidae, are known for their vibrant decorative appearance and aggressive hunting behaviour. The genus comprises 24 species found across the African continent, with 17 identified ...
• Bacterial and fungal causes of abortion in domestic ruminants in South Africa 

  Jonker, Annelize (University of Pretoria, 2023-11-10)

  Abortions in cattle, sheep and goats represent important economic losses in the agricultural industry. Determining causes of abortions is important for control efforts, but can be challenging. This study investigated ...
• A mixed-method evaluation of the One Health-ness at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria 

  Aqil, Jeenah (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  One Health (OH) is a concept that emphasises the interconnected nature of human, animal and environmental health. To achieve complete health through a OH approach, transdisciplinary work is required to ensure that different ...

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