Publications by authors named "Eyoel Ejigu"

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  • The study took place in Jimma town from October 2022 to June 2023, focusing on the immune response of a polyvalent FMD vaccine in 34 cattle, divided into a vaccinated group (29) and an unvaccinated group (5).
  • Blood samples were taken at various intervals post-vaccination to assess antibody levels, revealing a significant increase in neutralizing antibodies by day 14 across all serotypes, with a 69% to 94% immune response in vaccinated cattle.
  • Although antibody levels decreased by day 125, the DIVA test indicated that vaccinated cattle did not respond to non-structural proteins, confirming the vaccine's effectiveness; however, improvements might be needed for stronger and longer
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is a pathogenic bacterium-contaminating milk and milk products causing food poisoning primarily due to its enterotoxins. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to June 2022 in Wolaita Sodo Town, to detect Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) in raw cow's milk and assess their resistance levels to different antimicrobials. Purposive sampling was used to select 34 dairy farms.

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Introduction: It is a growing concern that pathogenic bacteria can be found in poultry meat, and an additional problem is the ongoing rise in food-derived bacteria's resistance to antibiotics.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2021 to March 2023. This study aimed to isolate, identify and analyze in poultry meat collected from slaughterhouses in Addis Ababa.

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Introduction: Peste des petits ruminants is a transboundary disease of major economic importance and imposes significant constraints on small ruminant production.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was employed in Dera and Gerar Jarso districts of the North Shewa zone, Oromia Region from February 2021 to March 2022, to estimate the antibody of PPRV and assess the associated risk factors. Blood samples (n = 662) were collected from sheep and goats.

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