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Sequence diversity of cytotoxic T cell antigens and satellite marker analysis of Theileria parva informs the immunization against East Coast fever in RwandaSequence diversity of cytotoxic T cell antigens and satellite marker analysis of Theileria parva informs the immunization against East Coast fever in Rwanda
Background East Coast fever (ECF) caused by Theileria parva is endemic in Rwanda. In this study, the antigenic and genetic diversity of T. parva coupled with immunization and field challenge
Support of Theileria vaccine production at the Centre for Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases (CTTBD, Malawi) and development of an in vitro potency method [CTTBD-GALVmed]Support of Theileria vaccine production at the Centre for Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases (CTTBD, Malawi) and development of an in vitro potency method [CTTBD-GALVmed]
In short Theileria parva is a parasite which kills over 1 million heads of livestock annually in sub-Saharan Africa. Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, the brown ear tick, is the vector of this
Who we areWho we are
CTTBD’s main core business is animal vaccine production and distribution, Research & Development, and offering tailored courses and training in animal health diagnostics and tick disease control.
VisionVision
To be the leading center of excellence in Africa in the production of animal vaccines and control of tick-borne diseases.
MissionMission
To consistently provide demand driven services on the African continent through utilization of highly trained and dedicated workforce to build stakeholders’ value.
Centre launches to fight East Coast fever diseaseCentre launches to fight East Coast fever disease
Vaccine to be distributed in 11 African countries A new centre for ticks and tick-borne diseases opened in Malawi last week to help fight East Coast fever (ECF) disease, which
Malawi launches East Coast Fever vaccineMalawi launches East Coast Fever vaccine
Malawi, through the African Union Centre for Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases (CTTBD), has launched a vaccine against East Coast Fever (ECF) disease, which is the single biggest killer of cattle
Malawi launches the Centre for Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases to Lead in the Fight against East Coast fever DiseaseMalawi launches the Centre for Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases to Lead in the Fight against East Coast fever Disease
(4th December 2014) – The revamped African Union Centre for Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases (CTTBD) will be launched to help fight the East Coast fever disease which is the single