Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023

  • Research Article

    Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Rabies Among People in Mogadishu, Somalia: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Shafii Abdullahi Mohmed*, Fahmo Abdulkadir Mohamed, Ismahan Mustapha Mahmoud, Faiza Mohamed Abdi, Abdirahman Barre

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 136-142
    Received: 16 October 2023
    Accepted: 9 November 2023
    Published: 29 November 2023
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Rabies is a severe viral zoonotic disease with significant public health implications, especially in regions with limited healthcare infrastructure like Somalia. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of residents in Mogadishu regarding rabies. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2022 to February 2023 in five ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Analysis of the Current Situation of African Swine Fever Prevention and Control in France

    Huan Liu*, Zhen Jin, Jianrui Zhang

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 143-148
    Received: 31 October 2023
    Accepted: 16 November 2023
    Published: 29 November 2023
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: French agriculture is extremely developed. It is the world's leading agricultural country and agricultural by-products exporters, of which the pig industry is the first meat industry of France. France is free from African swine fever (ASF) since 1974 in all suids. Following the outbreak of ASF in wild boar in Belgium in September 2018, in order to ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Challenges and Opportunities of Small - Scale Poultry Production System in Some Selected Farms of Mogadishu, Somalia

    Abdirahman Barre*, Shafii Abdullahi Mohamed, Shuceyb Bare Ali, Safiya Hassan Ahmed, Dahir Hussein Yusuf

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 149-159
    Received: 29 March 2023
    Accepted: 17 October 2023
    Published: 5 December 2023
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: This study was focused on Small Scale Poultry production system in Somalia and it was the mostly indigenous and an integral part of farming system in the whole country. it is characterized by small flock, minimal input and disorganized market system. Poultry production are mainly used by planters in order to produce currency income and it is as the... Show More
  • Research Article

    Pig Farming Practices in the Urban and Peri-urban Areas of N'Djamena, Chad

    Nideou Dassidi*, Madjina Tellah, Djiraiyadji Yamibé, Youssouf Mopate Logtene

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 160-167
    Received: 1 October 2023
    Accepted: 24 October 2023
    Published: 5 December 2023
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: The study aimed to determine pig farming practices in urban and peri-urban areas of N'Djamena. The research was conducted through retrospective and cross-sectional surveys involving 110 pig farmers and 2206 pigs. Data collected focused on the profiles of the farmers, herd origin and structure, farm management, reproductive performance of sows, cons... Show More
  • Review Article

    Efficacy of Garlic (Allium Sativum) Supplement on Productive Performances and Egg Qualities of Layers: A Review

    Abera Teshome Aleli

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 168-171
    Received: 7 October 2023
    Accepted: 23 October 2023
    Published: 8 December 2023
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Garlic is broadly expanded and used throughout the world as a flavor and herbal medication for the inhibition and cure of a various diseases, starting from infections to heart diseases, investigation has developed more focuses on the use of naturally occurring photobiotic substances to replace the chemical feedstuff additives. Allicin is the chief ... Show More