Ellen C Hughes, Tito K Kibona, William A de Glanville, Felix Lankester, Alicia Davis, Ryan W Carter, Rosanne M F de Jong, Obed M Nyasebwa, John R Claxton, Sarah Cleaveland, Kathryn J Allan
Abstract A neurological syndrome of small ruminants, known locally as ' ormilo ', has been reported among pastoralist livestock keepers in Tanzania. This study was carried out in four affected pastoral communities to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors, characterise the clinical signs and investigate the aetiology of the syndrome. Questionnaires were administered at all households (n=480) within four study villages. Overall, 94 per cent of households reported at least one case in the previous 12 months...
January 25, 2019: Veterinary Record