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Title: Productivity and welfare of cows on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
Date: 2017
Author: Richards, Shauna Michelle
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: There is limited field-based research and recommendations on the effects of nutritional, management, and welfare-based interventions on the...
Thesis Supervisor: VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Transportation of animals for slaughter in Canada
Subtitle: Welfare issues and regulatory control
Date: 2016
Author: Caffrey, Niamh
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: There are a number of factors involved in the transport of animals for slaughter in Canada that can potentially affect the welfare implications of...
Thesis Supervisor: Cockram, Michael; Dohoo, Ian
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Predator-prey interactions between the European green crab (Carcinus maenas) and bivalves native to Prince Edward Island
Date: 2011
Author: Pickering, Tyler R.
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The commercial harvesting and culture of American oysters (Crassostrea virginica), blue mussels (Mytilus edulis ), and soft-shell clams (Mya...
Thesis Supervisor: Quijon, Pedro
ISBN: 9780494822487
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island

Title: Enhancing productivity and livelihoods of smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya through agroforestry and cellphone-mediated training
Date: 2019
Author: Makau, Dennis
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: Semi-commercial smallholder dairy farmers in rural Kenya derive over 50% of their household income and livelihoods from dairy production; but they...
Thesis Supervisor: VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Calf comfort pilot study and compliance and effects of cow comfort recommendations in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
Date: 2018
Author: Kiugu, Emily Kathambi
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 52 calves that were one year old and younger in 38 smallholder dairy farms (SDFs), to describe and...
Thesis Supervisor: VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Improving productivity and reproductive efficiency of smallholder dairy cows in Kenya
Date: 2019
Author: Muraya, Joan
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The aims of this research were: 1) to gain a better understanding of the productive and reproductive outputs of the smallholder dairy farms (SDF);...
Thesis Supervisor: VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Development of guidelines for immunological monitoring of gastrointestinal parasites in dairy cattle
Date: 2011
Author: Vanderstichel, Raphael V.
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: Gastrointestinal parasites, such as Ostertagia ostertagi , adversely affect milk production in dairy cattle. These gastrointestinal nematodes are...
Thesis Supervisor: Dohoo, Ian
ISBN: 9780494822661
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island

Title: Determinants and improvements of calf parasite load, growth and behaviour on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
Date: 2020
Author: Kimeli, Peter
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: This thesis research involving 187 heifer calves on 150 zero-grazing smallholder dairy farms in two Kenyan counties was designed with the following...
Thesis Supervisor: VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Evaluation of diagnostic tests for detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) at the herd-level and cow-level
Date: 2013
Author: Lavers, Carrie J
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to evaluate herd and cow-level Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) diagnostic tests within non...
Thesis Supervisor: Keefe, Greg; McKenna, Shawn
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Study of shedding patterns of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in feces, milk, and colostrum of dairy cows and the development of novel early detection methods for Johne's Disease
Date: 2015
Author: Laurin, Emilie L.
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The focus of this research was to improve Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) control and management programs through increased...
Thesis Supervisor: Keefe, Greg; McKenna, Shawn
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Evaluation of a 3M Petrifilm on-farm milk culture system for use in selective dry cow therapy
Date: 2014
Author: Cameron, Marguerite
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: As an alternative to blanket dry cow therapy (BDCT), selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) is considered a more judicious approach to antimicrobial use...
Thesis Supervisor: Keefe, Gregory; Roy, Jean-Philippe
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

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