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  • Assessment of sequence descriptions of selected Theileria parva hypothetical proteins retrieved from sequence similarity search databases 
    Mampa, M.S.; Mokoena, F.; Matjila, P.T. (Paul Tshepo); Sibeko, K.P. (Kgomotso Penelope); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    The protozoan parasite Theileria parva is the causative agent of cattle theileriosis, a disease with a destructive impact on the agricultural economy through mortality and morbidity of affected cattle. In cattle, T. ...
  • Biomechanical comparison between pins - polymethylmethacrylate to the “String of Pearls” interlocking plate system (SOP) to stabilize canine lumbosacral fracture-luxation 
    Nel, Johannes J.; Kat, Cor-Jacques; Coetzee, Gert Louis (Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. Companion Animal Clinical Studies, 2015-08-20)
    Biomechanical comparison of two internal spinal fixation techniques, applied to a surgically simulated complete spinal injury at L7-S1 was conducted. The study objective was to compare the stability provided by the two ...
  • Carnivore population dynamics on two reserves, comparable or not? 
    Wentzel, Jeanette Maria; Camacho, Gerrie C.; Bourn, M.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies; Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency; Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency. Manyeleti Nature Reserve; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Hans Hoheisen Research Station (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    Small carnivore species might provide the disease link in disease transmission between domestic dogs and apex predators. The objective of this study was to determine the presence of carnivores and prey species on two ...
  • Cell death in the infundibulum and magnum regions of the oviduct in the domestic fowl (Gallus domesticus) during natural moulting 
    Mpango, M.M; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Anatomy and Physiology (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    The infundibular region of the oviduct has several functions including: engulfing the ovulated oocyte; providing a site for fertilization and forming the chalaziferous components of the developing egg. At approximately 18 ...
  • A comparison between manual count, flow cytometry and qPCR as a means of determining Babesia rossi parasitaemia in naturally infected dogs 
    De Villiers, Lourens; Quan, Melvyn; Troskie, Milana; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. Of Companion Animal Clinical Studies; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    Parasite quantification is crucial to understand disease pathogenesis. An automated method of determining parasite density would facilitate higher throughput and provide results that are more objective. The study objectives ...
  • Determining the adrenocortical activity as a measure of stress in domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) based on salivary and faecal analysis 
    Mangwiro, Nobert; Ganswindt, Andre; Fasina, Folorunso Oludayo; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Anatomy and Physiology; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Domestic pigs are subjected to farm management procedures, some of which might be perceived as causing stress and therefore may have welfare concerns. When confronted with a stressor, animals display a response that consists ...
  • Effect of usage / non-usage of antibiotics on virulence profiles of Escherichia coli in pig production 
    Abubakar, R.H. (Rukayya Hussain); Madoroba, Evelyn; Kamutando, Casper N.; Valverde, Alexander; Cowan, Don A.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases; Agricultural Research Council. Onderstepoort Veterinary Research. Bacteriology Section; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Genetics. Centre for Microbial Ecology and Genoics (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    Pathogenic Escherichia coli pathogens are responsible for acute profuse diarrhoea in growing pig with resultant high morbidity and mortality. Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) encoding STa, STb, EAST1 and LT enterotoxins and ...
  • Evaluation of leaf extracts of several tree species for activity against Salmonella 
    Gado, Dorcas A.; Ahmed, Aroke Shahid; Botha, Francien Susanna; Ehlers, Marthie Magdaleen; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Health Sciences. Dept. of Medical Microbiology (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    Handling and consumption of contaminated foods (meat, milk and eggs) are considered a major source of infection in humans. This public health risk reinforces the need for close monitoring and collaboration between public ...
  • The generation of bluetongue virus reassortants in cattle 
    Van den Bergh, Carien; Coetzee, Peter; Venter, Estelle Hildegard (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases, 2015-08-20)
    Bluetongue is a non-contagious economically important disease of domestic and wild ruminants. The disease is caused by the bluetongue virus (BTV), a double stranded segmented RNA virus transmitted by Culicoides midges ...
  • Gross morphology of Musculi bulbi of the ostrich (Struthio camelus) and emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) 
    Kleyn, Ellene; Crole, Martina Rachel; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-07-25)
    The avian eye is uniquely adapted and reflects some structural peculiarities in comparison to mammals. M. bulbi consists of four rectus, two oblique and two nictitating membrane muscles. These have been described in several ...
  • Herd-level prevalence of bovine leukaemia virus infection and associated risk factors in commercial dairies in five provinces of South Africa 
    Maboe, Sello J.; Gratwick, W.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    The immunosuppressive nature of bovine leukaemia virus (BLV) infection is well documented and associated production losses make it one of the most important diseases of cattle, particularly in dairy cows. Any management ...
  • Identifying high risk areas for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in South Africa 
    Sirdar, Mohamed Mahmoud; Blignaut, Belinda; Gummow, Bruce; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Mampane, R.L.; Rikhotso, Boetie Oupa; Du Plessis, B.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies; South Africa. Agricultural Research Council. Onderstepoort Veterinary institute; South Africa. Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development; James Cook University. Medical and Veterinary Sciences. College of Public Health (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a controlled (notifiable) disease in accordance with the South African Animal Diseases Act (Act 35) of 1984. In 1996, the International Committee on FMD of the OIE endorsed South Africa’s ...
  • Immunomodulatory and intracellular antimycobacterial activity of Oxyanthus speciosus investigated using human (U937) and mouse (RAW264.7) macrophage cell lines 
    Aro, Abimbola Obemisola; Dzoyem, Jean Paul; Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas; McGaw, Lyndy Joy (Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Tuberculosis (TB), a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a significant cause of death due to challenges associated with present chemotherapy. Coinfection with HIV also greatly increases the risk of ...
  • In silico functional prediction and characterization of selected Theileria parva hypothetical proteins 
    Mahlobo, Bongiwe Priscah; Mokoena, F.; Matjila, Paul Tshepo; Sibeko-Matjila, Kgomotso Penelope; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Life and Consumer Sciences (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Cattle theileriosis is infamous for hampering the economic development of south, central and east African countries due to exorbitant numbers of cattle mortalities. The disease is caused by Theileria parva, an important ...
  • Initial blood urea nitrogen concentration predicts subsequent blood urea nitrogen concentration in beef cows 
    Tshuma, Takula; Fosgate, Geoffrey T.; Hamman, Robyn; Holm, Dietmar Erik; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    This study was performed to determine whether beef cows have an inherent ability to maintain their relative blood urea nitrogen (BUN) concentration when cattle are exposed to varying levels of dietary nitrogen ...
  • An investigation into the validity of somatic cell count as a diagnostic tool of pathogen specific bovine intramammary infections in composite cow milk samples 
    Petzer, Inge-Marie; Watermeyer, Johanna C.; Konaite, E.F.; Badenhorst, Renette; Mohapi, L.; Malekane, K.S.; Motau, M.C.; Ludike, R.; Karzis, Joanne (Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Production Animal Studies, 2015-08-20)
    This is an investigation into the validity of the somatic cell count (SCC) test as a diagnostic or survey tool to identify pathogen specific udder infections in cows when used on its own in composite cow milk samples.
  • An investigation into various somatic cell count thresholds as indicators of bovine intramammary infection status in quarter and composite cow milk samples 
    Petzer, Inge-Marie; Konaite, E.F.; Watermeyer, Johanna C.; Badenhorst, Renette; Mohapi, L.; Malekane, K.S.; Motau, M.C.; Ludike, R.; Karzis, Joanne (Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Production Animal Studies, 2015-08-20)
    This study of quarter and composite cow milk samples investigated the use of somatic cell count (SCC) as a diagnostic tool to test the validity of current SCC threshold of 200 000 cells/ml suggested by industry as ...
  • Is being with girls stressful? Social environment influences hormone levels in male giraffes 
    Wolf, Tanja Esther; Bennett, Nigel Charles; Burroughs, Richard E.J.; Ganswindt, Andre; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) live in a fission-fusion social system, characterized by the splitting and reunion of subgroups within a larger social network. Adult bulls show a roaming tactic to search for ...
  • Mortality rates and survival analysis of owned, free-roaming dogs in a resource-limited community, Bushbuckridge, South Africa 
    Kolo, Francis Babaman; Conan, Anne; Henning, Alischa; Clift, Sarah Jane; Knobel, Darryn Leslie; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies; Ross University. School of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2016-08-25)
    Canine rabies can be successfully controlled in dogs through mass vaccination. In populations of free-roaming dogs in resource-limited settings, the maintenance of herd immunity through vaccination is challenged by the ...
  • Mycobacterium bovis infection in cattle at the wildlife/livestock interface in northern KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa 
    Sichewo, P.R.; Etter, Eric M.C.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Veterinary Tropical Diseases; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Production Animal Studies (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017-09-07)
    A cross-sectional study was carried out in Northern KwaZulu- Natal at the wildlife/livestock interface to determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis infection in cattle using a modified BOVIGAM® interferon gamma ...