Essays about: "MASAI"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the word MASAI.

  1. 1. The seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in free-roaming domesticated cats in Masai Mara, Kenya : a zoonosis perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Ronja Byström; [2023]
    Keywords : toxoplasma; toxoplasmosis; domestic cat; Kenya; Masai Mara; zoonosis; public health; seropositivity; seroprevalence;

    Abstract : Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite with felids as the definitive host. It can infect almost every animal, including humans, as its intermediate host. It is an important zoonosis, especially for immune-deprived people, such as patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and pregnant women. READ MORE

  3. 2. The occurrence of FeLV, FIV and FeCoV in free-roaming cats in Mara North Conservancy, Kenya : a possible threat to wild felids?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emilia Schultz; [2023]
    Keywords : feline infectious peritonitis; feline immunodeficiency virus; feline coronavirus; feline infectious peritonitis; domestic cat; conservation; Masai Mara; wild felids; Kenya;

    Abstract : The domestic cat serves an important purpose to households in the Mararienda district in Mara North Conservancy as they protect the house from snakes, rats and other small animals. No previous studies have been performed on the cats in this area and little is known about the populations size and health status. READ MORE

  4. 3. Health Care for All : A Qualitative Exploration of Health, Space, and Accessability in Kajiado, Kenya.

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)

    Author : Alice Ewing; [2023]
    Keywords : Accessibility; Kenya; Nursing; Spatiality; Universal Health Care.; Allmän hälso- och sjukvård; Kenya; Rumslighet; Tillgänglighet; Omvårdnad.;

    Abstract : Background: Health inaccessibility is a global phenomenon: as of today, askewed distribution of health care can be seen in both low- and high-incomecountries. Mostly affected are however nomadic people in Sub-Saharan Africa. READ MORE

  5. 4. Tjuvjaktens inverkan på den Afrikanska elefanten (Loxodonta africana)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Emelie Davidsson; [2015]
    Keywords : afrikansk elefant; elefant; loxodonta africana; betar; tjuvjakt; påverkan; beteslöshet;

    Abstract : Elefanten liksom flertalet andra arter är idag utrotningshotade på grund av okontrollerad tjuvjakt på dem. Det kan handla om alltifrån päls, horn, klor och tänder som människor eftersöker för användning till naturmedicin eller andra mer dekorativa ändamål. READ MORE

  6. 5. Grooming behaviour in the Red-tailed guenon

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : David Jonsved; [2015]
    Keywords : Cercopithecus ascanius; red-tailed monkey; guenon; social behaviour; grooming; lactating;

    Abstract : The behaviour of the red-tailed guenon (Cercopithecus ascanius) was studied over the course of nine days in the Sabaringo forest surrounding Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp near the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. A focal animal instantaneous sampling method with a one minute interval was used to record the behaviours of the monkeys for approximately 12 hours a day, the day being divided into six shifts á two hours. READ MORE