Rabies–epidemiology, pathogenesis, public health concerns and advances in diagnosis and control: a comprehensive review

R Singh, KP Singh, S Cherian, M Saminathan… - Veterinary …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Rabies is a zoonotic, fatal and progressive neurological infection caused by rabies virus of
the genus Lyssavirus and family Rhabdoviridae. It affects all warm-blooded animals and the …

Humanity's best friend: a dog-centric approach to addressing global challenges

N Sykes, P Beirne, A Horowitz, I Jones, L Kalof… - Animals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The Earth is under increasing pressure from the burgeoning global human
population and the subsequent rise in demand for food and a myriad of other finite …

Controversial cuisine: A global account of the demand, supply and acceptance of “unconventional” and “exotic” meats

DM Cawthorn, LC Hoffman - Meat science, 2016 - Elsevier
In most societies, meat is more highly prized, yet more frequently tabooed, than any other
food. The reasons for these taboos are complex and their origins have been the focus of …

Detection of rabies antigen in the saliva and brains of apparently healthy dogs slaughtered for human consumption and its public health implications in Abia State …

PP Mshelbwala, AB Ogunkoya… - International Scholarly …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The study was carried out in eight dogs slaughtering outlets within four Local Government
Areas of the State for the determination of rabies antigen in the saliva and brain of …

Rabies virus in slaughtered dogs for meat consumption in Ghana: A potential risk for rabies transmission

W Tasiame, P El‐Duah, SAM Johnson… - Transboundary and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Dog‐mediated rabies is responsible for approximately 60,000 human deaths annually
worldwide. Although dog slaughter for human consumption and its potential risk for rabies …

A review on human deaths associated with rabies in Nigeria

GR Otolorin, AJ Olaniyi, MP Paul, AV Odinya… - 2015 - dspace.unijos.edu.ng
Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease that affects all warm blooded mammals, transmitted
primarily by bites from rabid dogs. Rabies has the highest case fatality rate of most infectious …

Review of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic pathogens of dogs in Nigeria: Missing link in one health approach

DA Gado, DO Ehizibolo, CA Meseko, NE Anderson… - Zoonotic …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The closeness of dogs to humans, in addition to poor veterinary care and
zoonotic disease awareness, poses an increased risk of zoonotic disease transmission …

An exploratory study of the influence of attitudes toward animal welfare on meat consumption in Ghana

A Fuseini, I Sulemana - Food ethics, 2018 - Springer
Meat is an important source of nutrients for human health and wellbeing. However, because
meat intake is reportedly linked to diseases such as obesity, cancer, cardiovascular …

Zootherapy: The use of dog meat for traditional African medicine in Kanke local government area, Plateau state, Nigeria

BD Gurumyen, O Akanle, YP Yikwabs… - Journal of Tourism and …, 2020 - hal.science
This study centers on fragrant meat consumption which is a cultural phenomenon
associated with some communities in Nigeria. The healing of human ailments using …

[PDF][PDF] Perros prehispánicos (Canis lupus familiaris) del Pucará de Tilcara (provincia de Jujuy, Argentina): contexto cronológico, morfología y rol social

L González Venanzi, FJ Prevosti… - Chungará (Arica …, 2022 - SciELO Chile
Se presenta la caracterización de restos inéditos de perros (Canis lupus familiaris) del sitio
Pucará de Tilcara (Provincia de Jujuy, Argentina), recuperados en dos contextos …