Knowledge of pastoralists on livestock diseases and exposure assessment to brucellosis within rural and peri-urban areas in Kajiado, Kenya [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
Background: Livestock diseases impact the livelihoods of pastoralists. Brucellosis, a neglected zoonotic disease is highly prevalent in this system with an estimated 16% of livestock population in sub-Saharan Africa infected with the disease. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge of li...
Main Authors: | Joshua Onono, Penina Mutua, Philip Kitala, Peter Gathura |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2019-11-01
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Series: | F1000Research |
Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/8-1916/v1 |
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