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dc.contributor.author | Kabuuka, Tonny![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Kasaija, P.D.![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Mulindwa, H.![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Shittu, Aminu![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Bastos, Armanda D.S.![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Fasina, Folorunso Oludayo![]() |
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dc.date.accessioned | 2015-09-14T07:52:08Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-09-14T07:52:08Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2014-10 | |
dc.description.abstract | We explored observed risk factors and drivers of infection possibly associated with African swine fever (ASF) epidemiology in Uganda. Representative sub-populations of pig farms and statistics were used in a case-control model. Indiscriminate disposal of pig viscera and waste materials after slaughter, including on open refuse dumps, farm-gate buyers collecting pigs and pig products from within a farm, and retention of survivor pigs were plausible risk factors. Wire mesh-protected windows in pig houses were found to be protective against ASF infection. Sighting engorged ticks on pigs, the presence of a lock for each pig pen and/or a gate at the farm entrance were significantly associated with infection/noninfection; possible explanations were offered. Strict adherence to planned within-farm and communitybased biosecurity, and avoidance of identified risk factors is recommended to reduce infection. Training for small-scale and emerging farmers should involve multidimensional and multidisciplinary approaches to reduce human-related risky behaviours driving infection. | en_ZA |
dc.description.embargo | 2015-10-31 | en_ZA |
dc.description.librarian | hb2015 | en_ZA |
dc.description.sponsorship | National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) (4760UG) and the Department of Production Animal Studies and the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, South Africa. | en_ZA |
dc.description.uri | http://www.elsevier.com/locate/rvsc | en_ZA |
dc.identifier.citation | Kabuuka, T, Kasaija, PD, Mulindwa, H, Shittu, A, Bastos, ADS & Fasina, FO 2014, 'Drivers and risk factors for circulating African swine fever virus in Uganda, 2012-2013', Research in Veterinary Science, vol. 97, pp. 218-225. | en_ZA |
dc.identifier.issn | 0034-5288 (print) | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1532-2661 (online) | |
dc.identifier.other | 10.1016/j.rvsc.2014.07.001 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/49820 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_ZA |
dc.publisher | Elsevier | en_ZA |
dc.rights | © 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Research in Veterinary Science. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Research in Veterinary Science, vol. 97, pp. 218, 2014. doi :10.1016/j.rvsc.2014.07.001. | en_ZA |
dc.subject | Uganda | en_ZA |
dc.subject | Risk factors | en_ZA |
dc.subject | Disease drivers | en_ZA |
dc.subject | Biosecurity | en_ZA |
dc.subject | African swine fever | en_ZA |
dc.subject | ASF | |
dc.title | Drivers and risk factors for circulating African swine fever virus in Uganda, 2012-2013 | en_ZA |
dc.type | Postprint Article | en_ZA |