ReviewVeterinary sciences2020
Small Ruminant Production in Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia: A Systematic Review of Constraints and Potential Solutions.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Dietary Supplements Improve the Growth Performance and Carcass Yields of Indigenous Sheep in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study.Veterinary medicine and science · 2025Pooled it
- Epidemiology of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Nigeria: A Review.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Pooled it
- Antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacteria isolated from milk samples of mastitic goats in Waghimra Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia.Veterinary and animal science · 2026Article
- Review on Major Challenges of Veterinary Service Delivery in Ethiopia.Veterinary medicine and science · 2026Review
- Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Peste des petits ruminants in goats and sheep in two zones, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Prevalence and associated bacteria of mastitis in goats in northeastern Ethiopia.BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitude and practice of farmers towards goat mastitis through item response theory approaches.BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
- Seroprevalence of Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia in Selected Districts of Borana Zone, Oromia Region, Southern Ethiopia.Veterinary medicine and science · 2025Article
- Important Diseases of Small Ruminants in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review with a Focus on Current Strategies for Treatment and Control in Smallholder Systems.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
- Anti-Müllerian Hormone Concentrations Can Be Reliably Determined by a Single Measurement, Irrespective of Cycle, in Synchronised Ewes During Non-Breeding Season.Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene · 2025Article
- Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia in selected districts of South Wollo Zone Northeast Ethiopia.BMC veterinary research · 2024Article
- Haemonchosis in Small Ruminants Under Traditional Husbandry Systems in Apac District, Northern Uganda.Journal of parasitology research · 2024Article
- The impact of the herd health interventions in small ruminants in low input production systems in Ethiopia.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Herd health and reproductive management associated with lamb weight gain and mortality in sub-Saharan drylands-a case from Ethiopia.Tropical animal health and production · 2023Article
- Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes, Cestodes, and Protozoans of Goats in Nyagatare District, Rwanda.Veterinary medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2022Article
- Prevalence, species composition, and associated risk factors of small ruminant gastrointestinal nematodes in South Omo zone, South-western Ethiopia.Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research · 2021Article
- Access to Veterinary Drugs in Sub-Saharan Africa: Roadblocks and Current Solutions.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2021Article
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Abstract
Sheep and goats are an important commodity for smallholder farmers across East Africa, but severe limitations remain in small ruminant production. This review aimed to identify specific constraints to small ruminant production and identify practical and sustainable solutions. From 54 eligible articles, most were focused in Ethiopia (n = 44) with only 6 studies performed in Tanzania and 4 in Uganda. The most frequently identified constraint in Ethiopia and Tanzania was disease (n = 28 and n = 3, respectively), and in Uganda, it was the lack of access to veterinary services (n = 4). Additionally, access to good breeding stock, lack of animal records, and an established marketing chain were also mentioned in all the three countries. Ectoparasites, gastrointestinal parasites, orf, and sheep/goat pox were the most frequently mentioned disease challenges causing productivity losses. Many articles provided potential solutions as suggested by farmers, including improved access to veterinary services and medicines, improved record keeping, and access to good breeding stock. Farmers highlighted the value of community-based participatory development plans to increase education on disease control, land management, and husbandry. This review also highlighted knowledge gaps, the need for further research, particularly in Tanzania and Uganda, and the importance of addressing multiple challenges holistically due to the links between constraints.
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