Abel Ekiri

Dr Abel B. Ekiri

Lecturer in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
BVM, MS, PhD, DACVPM, FHEA
+44 (0)1483 688779
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Academic and research departments

Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Biography

University roles and responsibilities

  • Lecturer in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

    Research

    Research interests

    My teaching

    My publications

    Publications

    Adekanye UO, Ekiri AB, Galipó E, Muhammad AB, Mateus A, La Ragione RM, Wakawa A, Armson B, Mijten E, Alafiatayo R, Varga G, Cook AJC. (2020) Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Veterinarians Towards Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship in Nigeria.
    Armson B, Ekiri AB, Alafiatayo R, Cook AJ. (2021) Small Ruminant Production in Tanzania, Uganda & Ethiopia: A Systematic Review of Constraints and Potential Solutions.
    Idoga ES, Armson B, Alafiatayo R, Ogwuche A, Mijten E, Ekiri AB, Varga G and Cook AJC (2020) A Review of the Current Status of Peste des Petits Ruminants Epidemiology in Small Ruminants in Tanzania.
    Ogwuche A, Ekiri AB, Endacott I, Maikai B-V, Idoga ES, Alafiatayo R, Cook AJ. (2021) Antibiotic use practices of veterinarians and para-veterinarians and the implications for antibiotic stewardship in Nigeria.
    Endacott IC, Ekiri AB, Alafiatayo R, Galipo E, Okech SG, Kasirye FM, Vudriko P, Kalule FK, Whiteside L, Mijten E, Varga G, Cook AJC. (2021) Continuing Education of Animal Health Professionals in Uganda: A Training Needs Assessment.
    Ekiri AB, Armson B, Adebowale K, Endacott I, Galipo E, Alafiatayo R, Horton DL, Ogwuche A, Bankole ON, Galal HM, Maikai B, Wakawa A, Dineva M, Mijten E, Varga G, Cook AJC (2021) Evaluating disease threats to sustainable poultry production in Africa: Newcastle disease, infectious bursal disease, and avian infectious bronchitis in commercial poultry flocks in Kano and Oyo states, Nigeria.
    Mari L, Behr S, Shea A, Dominguez E, Johnson PJ, Ekiri A, De Risio L. (2017) Outcome comparison in dogs with a presumptive diagnosis of thoracolumbar fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy and acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion.
    Khaitsa ML, Kabasa JD, Kaneene JB, Ekiri A, Wakoko F, Sischo W, Majalija S, Tumwine G, Freeman D, Card C, Kiama Gitahi K, Mulei C, Mdegela R, Gebrekidan B, Byuka M, Kalema-Zikusoka G. (2017) CIMTRADZ: A US-Africa Higher Education Collaborative Model for Sustainable Capacity Development in Trans-Boundary Diseases and Zoonoses Management in Eastern and Central Africa.
    Majalija S, Okello DO, Khaitsa ML, Freeman D, Ekiri A, Ssemadaali M, Kaneene JB, Kabasa JD. (2017) Africa-United States joint curriculum development of a Master of Science degree in international infectious disease management at Makerere University.
    Isiko J, Khaitsa ML, Ekiri A, Sischo W. (2017) Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations in the Training of Students on Global Animal Health, Public Health and Food Security.
    Deutsch J, Ekiri A, De Vries A. (2017) Alfaxalone for maintenance of anaesthesia in ponies undergoing field castration: continuous infusion compared with intravenous boluses.
    Mateus A, Takahashi EA, Elkholly DA, Crotta M, Ekiri A, Wylie C, Guinat C, Patricio M, Marshall L, Ferreira JP, Stärk K, and Guitian J. (2016) Technical Report: A systematic review to assess the significance of the food chain in the context of antimicrobial resistance with particular reference to pork and poultry meat, dairy products, seafood and fresh produce on retail sale in the UK.
    Oliver JAC, Ekiri AB, and Mellersh CS. (2016) Prevalence and progression of pectinate ligament dysplasia in the Welsh springer spaniel.
    Shea A, De Risio L, Carruthers H, Ekiri A, and Beltran E. (2016) Clinical features and disease progression of L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria in 27 Staffordshire bull terriers.
    Blacklock KLB, Langer P, Halfacree Z, Yool D, Corr S, Owen L, Friend E and Ekiri A. (2016) Canine ovariohysterectomy: A survey of surgeon concerns and surgical complications encountered by newly graduated veterinarians.
    Oliver JAC, Ekiri AB, and Mellersh CS. (2016) Pectinate ligament dysplasia in the Border Collie, Hungarian Vizsla and Golden Retriever.
    Tabe NN, Rahman S, Tabe ES, Doetkott D, Ekiri AB, and Khaitsa ML. (2016) Prevalence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella species in runoff of two cattle feedlots in North Dakota.
    De Vries AM, Pakkanen SAE, Raekallio MR, Ekiri A, Scheinin M, and Vainio OM. (2016) Clinical effects and plasma drug concentrations of romifidine and the peripheral alpha-2 adrenoceptor antagonist MK-467 in horses.
    Oliver JAC, Ekiri A, and Mellersh CS. (2016) Prevalence of pectinate ligament dysplasia and associations with age, sex and intraocular pressure in the Basset Hound, Flatcoated Retriever and Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
    Ekiri AB, Long MT, and Hernandez JA. (2016) Diagnostic performance and application of a real-time PCR assay for the detection of Salmonella in fecal samples collected from hospitalized horses with or without signs of gastrointestinal tract disease.
    Nesemeier B, Landblom D, Doetkott D, Olet S, Logue CM, Ekiri A and Khaitsa ML. (2015) Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella enterica Shed from Range and feedlot Cattle from Post-Weaning to Slaughter.
    Ekiri A, Landblom D, Doetkott D, Olet S, Shelver WL, and Khaitsa ML. (2014) Isolation and Characterization of Shiga-toxin Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O113, O121, O145 and O157 Shed from Range and Feedlot Cattle from Post-weaning to Slaughter.
    Ekiri AB, House A, Krueger TM, and Hernandez JA. (2014) Awareness, perceived relevance, and acceptance of large animal hospital surveillance and infection control practices by referring veterinarians and clients.
    Stabile F, Bernardini M, Bevilacqua G, Ekiri AB, de Stefani A, and De Risio L. (2015) Neurological signs and pre and post-traction low-field MRI findings in Dobermanns with disc-associated cervical-spondylomyelopathy.
    Tendo D, Ekiri A, Khaitsa ML, and Sischo WM. (2014) Case Study of Experiential Learning through a Training Model at the Science and Policy Interface: The National Animal Health Policy and Food Security Course.
    Ekiri A, Kabasa D, and Khaitsa M. (2013) International Infectious Disease Management: A Case Study of Internationalizing Curricula.
    Ekiri A, Aceng LF, and Khaitsa ML. (2013) An International Experiential Learning Program: A Study Abroad Experience in Uganda.
    Ekiri A and Khaitsa ML. (2013) Africa-US Integrated Disease Management Consortium: A Model for International Education and International Development.
    Morton A, Varney C, Ekiri A, and Grosche A. (2011) Cardiovascular Effects of N-butylscopolammonium Bromide and Xylazine in Horses.
    Ekiri AB, Morton AJ, Long MT, MacKay RJ, and Hernandez JA. (2010) Review of the epidemiology and infection control aspects of nosocomial Salmonella infections in hospitalized horses.
    Ekiri A, MacKay R, Gaskin J, Freeman D, House A, Giguère S, Troedsson M, Schuman C, Henry K, von Chamier M, and Hernandez J. (2009) Epidemiologic analysis of nosocomial Salmonella infections in hospitalized horses.