DFG project meeting: Theileria parva group
Arusha, Tanzania 23-25 November 2015
The "Molecular epidemiology network for promotion and support of delivery of live vaccines against Theileria parva and Theileria annulata infection in eastern and Northern Africa" held a three day Theileria parva group meeting in Arusha, Tanzania (23-25 November 2015) The following were in attendance: Prof. Lughano Kusiluka (LK, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Nelson Mandela Institution of Science and Technology), Dr. Ard Nijhof (AN, Freie Universität Berlin), Micky Mwamuye (MM, ICIPE), Dr. Obed Nyasebwa (ON, Zonal Veterinary Center, Arusha), Dr. Ngowi (NG, Alphavet Co. Ltd.), Prof. Paul Gwakisa (PG, Sokoine University of Agriculture), Dr. David Odongo (DO, University of Nairobi), Dr. Moses Ole-Nessele (MON, Zonal Veterinary Center, Arusha), Isaiah Obara (IO, Freie Universität Berlin), Yvette Kazungu (YK, Sokoine University of Agriculture) and Lieve Lynen (LL, Veterinary Service Professionals, Arusha).
Monday, 23rd November 2015: A summary of ongoing research
All participants provided background information on the project’s progress and first ideas for future activities were discussed. The following ongoing research projects were reviewed:
Tuesday, 24th November 2015: Field visit
Two potential study sites near Arusha were visited: Manyara ranch conservancy, where cattle co-graze with a buffalo herd of approx. 40 heads and a second bachelor group of approx. 15 heads. All cattle are subjected to ITM and dipped weekly in a Deltamethrin bath. The Maasai village of Ol Tukai, where a majority, but not all, animals were immunized was also visited. The justification for the selection of these sites is contained within the detailed minutes already circulated by AN.
Wednesday, 25th November 2015: Looking forward
On the basis of the summary of ongoing research as well as insights gained from the field visit, ideas that warrant further investigation were identified and discussed in some detail.
Arusha, Tanzania 23-25 November 2015
The "Molecular epidemiology network for promotion and support of delivery of live vaccines against Theileria parva and Theileria annulata infection in eastern and Northern Africa" held a three day Theileria parva group meeting in Arusha, Tanzania (23-25 November 2015) The following were in attendance: Prof. Lughano Kusiluka (LK, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Nelson Mandela Institution of Science and Technology), Dr. Ard Nijhof (AN, Freie Universität Berlin), Micky Mwamuye (MM, ICIPE), Dr. Obed Nyasebwa (ON, Zonal Veterinary Center, Arusha), Dr. Ngowi (NG, Alphavet Co. Ltd.), Prof. Paul Gwakisa (PG, Sokoine University of Agriculture), Dr. David Odongo (DO, University of Nairobi), Dr. Moses Ole-Nessele (MON, Zonal Veterinary Center, Arusha), Isaiah Obara (IO, Freie Universität Berlin), Yvette Kazungu (YK, Sokoine University of Agriculture) and Lieve Lynen (LL, Veterinary Service Professionals, Arusha).
Monday, 23rd November 2015: A summary of ongoing research
All participants provided background information on the project’s progress and first ideas for future activities were discussed. The following ongoing research projects were reviewed:
- A study to examine the influence of host genetics on subunit vaccine development - IO
- Carrier state and diversity of T. parva in vaccinated cattle in Tanzania - PG
- Development of molecular markers for the characterisation of isolates of T.parva - DO
- ITM deployement in Tanzania - LL
- ECF immunization experience - NG
- Genetic immunization againts T. parva: Target antigens and delivery systems -MM
- Diversity of T. parva parasites in the wildlife-livestock interface areas (Maasai steppe) in Northern Tanzania - YK
- Evolution of community engagement: Communication, Researchers and Policy makers - MON
- An overview of the history, activities and staffing of the Nelson Mandela Institution of Science and Technology - LK.
Tuesday, 24th November 2015: Field visit
Two potential study sites near Arusha were visited: Manyara ranch conservancy, where cattle co-graze with a buffalo herd of approx. 40 heads and a second bachelor group of approx. 15 heads. All cattle are subjected to ITM and dipped weekly in a Deltamethrin bath. The Maasai village of Ol Tukai, where a majority, but not all, animals were immunized was also visited. The justification for the selection of these sites is contained within the detailed minutes already circulated by AN.
Wednesday, 25th November 2015: Looking forward
On the basis of the summary of ongoing research as well as insights gained from the field visit, ideas that warrant further investigation were identified and discussed in some detail.