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16SrRNA-based bacterial community profiling of Haemonchus contortus infecting Dohne Merino sheep using next generation sequencing
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Gastrointestinal parasitism causes major economic losses in most livestock species including small ruminants’ production throughout the world. The control of gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) parasites is mostly based on ... -
Anthelmintic and acaricide resistance in small ruminants of North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)In South Africa, anthelmintic and acaricidal resistance is a growing problem and poses a real economic threat to communal livestock raised by rural communities. The development of new anthelmintic and acaricidal drug ... -
Assessment of nematocidal activity of novel N-alkyl analogues of nitrofurantoin on Caenorhabditis elegans nematode model
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Caenorhabditis elegans is considered as a simple but important invertebrate model which provides a versatile platform of various experiments such as drug studies. The C. elegans is commonly used in anthelmintic drug studies ... -
Characterization of wheat nematodes from cultivars in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) naturally live in soil and attack small roots, but some species inhabit and feed in bulbs, buds, stems, leaves, or flowers. This leads to plant weakness and they often appear to suffer from ... -
Development of a real time PCR assay to distinguish between Coxiella burnetii and Coxiella-like endosymbionts
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Q fever is classified as notifiable by the World Organisation of Animal Health (OIE, now known as the World Organisation for Animal Health, WOAH). It is a zoonotic bacterial disease caused by Coxiella burnetii that occurs ... -
Development of DNA-based assays for the detection of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in environmental samples and amphibians
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Chytridiomycosis is an emerging infectious disease affecting amphibians on a pandemic scale. The disease causing organism, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, has been recorded on a global scale to be the top causative driver ... -
Development of high resolution melt qPCR assays for detection of Toxoplasma gondii, Cryptosporidium and Trypanosoma species
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)Protozoan parasites are amongst the leading diseases causing agents in both animals and humans. Trypanosomosis, cryptosporidiosis and toxoplasmosis are diseases of medical, veterinary and economic importance caused by ... -
Environmental impact of military explosive munitions at General De La Rey Training Area, Potchefstroom
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Explosives are manufactured in the industry using energetic chemicals such as 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT), Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-Triazinanane (RDX), Octahydro-1,3,5,7-Tetranitro-1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine (HMX), Composition ... -
Exploration and comparison of bacterial communities present in bovine milk, faeces and blood using 16S rRNA metagenomic sequencing
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Livestock rearing plays a vital role in sustenance of the livelihoods of rural communities. In contrast, livestock serves as a potent reservoir of different pathogenic organisms that could have devastating health and ... -
Gastrointestinal nematodes infecting sheep in Limpopo province : Seasonal prevalence and anthelmintic resistance
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The annual cost associated with treatment of parasitic diseases in small ruminants is estimated to tens of billions of US dollars worldwide, from the sales of anthelmintic drugs by pharmaceutical companies, excluding ... -
Glossina brevipalpis (Diptera : Glossinidae) in South Africa : distribution, endosymbionts and assessment of irradiated male mating proficiency
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Glossina brevipalpis found in the north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa represents the southernmost distributional limit of this genus in Africa. This species covers approximately 18 000 km2 where it co-occurs ... -
Molecular characterization of protozoan parasites and Ehrlichia in domestic animals from uMkhanyakude district of KwaZulu-Natal
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019-05)Protozoan and ehrlichial diseases are a major threat to domestic animals in tropical and sub-tropical regions of Africa. Economically important animal diseases in sub-Saharan Africa include theileriosis, babesiosis, ... -
Molecular detection of bovine pathogens and microbiota harboured by Stomoxys calcitrans occurring in South African feedlots
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Stomoxys calcitrans are biting flies commonly known as stable flies. They belong to the family Muscidae which is composed of 18 described species under the genus Stomoxys with a cosmopolitan distribution. Stomoxys spp. are ... -
Ticks and tick-borne haemoparasites from domestic animals in Lesotho
(North-West University, 2018)Ticks are amongst groups of ecto-parasites that feed on blood and transmit pathogens including protozoan parasites, bacteria, viruses which are disease causing agents in animals and humans. Lesotho is a landlocked country ... -
Ticks and tick-borne zoonotic pathogens of domestic animals in Lesotho
(North-West University, 2018)Ticks are vectors of diseases and transmit infectious pathogens of economic importance, some of these agents have a direct and indirect impact on the livestock industry globally. There is lack of published information on ... -
The virulence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. isolates from rodents inhabiting chicken farms in Mafikeng, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Rodents are known to carry a number of zoonotic pathogens of importance causing both human and animal diseases. Rodents inhabiting poultry houses have been shown to carry disease causative agents for salmonellosis, fowl ... -
The waste debris problem in Greater Tswaing Local Municipality : evaluation of environmental education effects
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Waste debris as a common problem experienced in many communities, is variable across Greater Tswaing Local Municipality (GTLM) in the North-West province. This is due to the careless and casual disposal of waste along ...
