Theileriosis Archives

BY DR TONY M. MONDA Documents show that while agriculture contributes 11% to gross domestic product and livestock’s own 22% contribution to the agricultural GDP are recognised; the full contribution…

Agriculture

Eradicating Theileriosis in Zimbabwe Part 2

3 years ago

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BY DR TONY MONDA The disease, which is usually fatal in cattle, occurs when cattle become infected by Theileria, when bitten by brown ear ticks (Rhipicephalus appendiculatus), that carry the…

Agriculture

Eradicating Theileriosis in Zimbabwe Part 1

3 years ago

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BY DR. TONY MONDA For the past two decades or so, the seasonal resurgence of Theileriosis in Zimbabwe has been cause for concern. Whilst veterinary research and epidemiology studies have…