Overview
Background
Josh Aleri has advanced training in One health Medicine, bovine population medicine and animal welfare. He has extensive research experience in veterinary public health, applied infectious disease epidemiology and dairy cattle population medicine.
His research focuses on the eradication of zoonotic disases, reducing antimicrobial resistance and usage, improving dairy cattle population medicine (calf health, milk quality, mastitis), cattle biosecurity systems and investigating all facets of ruminant infectious disease epidemiology in Australia and overseas.
Professor Aleri is a recipient to a number of international recognitions such as the 2018 Ruminant Well-being Award, 2016 Victorian Farmers Research Award, and 2014 Gustav Rosenberger Memorial Award.
Availability
- Dr Joshua Aleri is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi
- Masters (Research) of Veterinary Studies, University of Nairobi
- Doctor of Philosophy of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne
Research interests
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Public Health
Veterinary public health and one health
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Epidemiology
Epidemiology of infectious diseases
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Bovine health and welfare
Surveillance ,Diagnostics ,Mastitis investigations and Antimicrobial resistance ,Calf health and welfare ,Transition cow management
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Population health and medicine
Humans and Animals - Zoonotic diseases
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Clinical worked integrated learning
Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Works
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2013
Book Chapter
Indicators of poor welfare in dairy cows within smallholder zero-grazing units in the peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya
Nguhiu-Mwangi, James, Aleri, Joshua W., Mogoa, Eddy G. M. and Mbithi, Peter M. F. (2013). Indicators of poor welfare in dairy cows within smallholder zero-grazing units in the peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya. Insights from veterinary medicine. London, United Kingdom: InTech. doi: 10.5772/53678
2012
Journal Article
Welfare of dairy cattle in the smallholder (zero-grazing) production systems in Nairobi and its environs
Aleri, J. W., Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mogoa, E. M. and Mulei, C. M. (2012). Welfare of dairy cattle in the smallholder (zero-grazing) production systems in Nairobi and its environs. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 24 (9).
2012
Conference Publication
Challenges in the smallholder (zero-grazing) production systems of nairobi and its environs: a welfare perspective
Aleri, J.W., Mwangi-Nguhiu, J., Mogoa, E.M. and Mulei, C.M. (2012). Challenges in the smallholder (zero-grazing) production systems of nairobi and its environs: a welfare perspective. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 8th Biennial Scientific Conference and the 46th KVA Annual Scientific Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, 25-27 April 2012.
2011
Journal Article
A retrospective study of reproductive conditions in bitches in Nairobi
Aleri, J. W., Mutembei, H. M., Gakombe, J. W. and Mbugua, S. M. (2011). A retrospective study of reproductive conditions in bitches in Nairobi. Kenya Veterinarian, 34 (1). doi: 10.4314/kenvet.v34i1.68400
2011
Other Outputs
Welfare of dairy cattle in the smallholder (Zero-grazing) production systems of Nairobi and its environs.
Aleri, Joshua Wafula (2011). Welfare of dairy cattle in the smallholder (Zero-grazing) production systems of Nairobi and its environs.. M.Sc Thesis, Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Nairobi.
2011
Conference Publication
Promoting animal and human welfare in disasters. The role of veterinary professionals
Mogoa, E.M. and Aleri, J.W. (2011). Promoting animal and human welfare in disasters. The role of veterinary professionals. 45th Kenya Veterinary Association Conference, Kisumu, Kenya, 27-29 April 2011. Kisumu, Kenya: Kenya Veterinary Association.
2011
Conference Publication
An overview of rabbit conditions presented to the Small Animal Clinic, University of Nairobi
Aleri, J.W., Abuom, T.O., Kipyegon, A.N. and Mulei, C.M. (2011). An overview of rabbit conditions presented to the Small Animal Clinic, University of Nairobi. 45th Kenya Veterinary Association Conference, Kisumu, Kenya, 27-29 April 2011. Kisumu, Kenya: Kenya Veterinary Association.
2011
Conference Publication
Risk factors for body injuries and poor welfare in cattle within smallholder units in periurban areas of Nairobi, Kenya
Aleri, J.W., Mwangi-Nguhiu, J., Mogoa, E.M. and Mulei, C.M. (2011). Risk factors for body injuries and poor welfare in cattle within smallholder units in periurban areas of Nairobi, Kenya. 45th Kenya Veterinary Association Conference, Kisumu, Kenya, 27-29 April 2011. Kisumu, Kenya: Kenya Veterinary Association.
2011
Other Outputs
Tick-borne diseases: a threat in the kennels
Aleri, J. W. and Muiruri, M. N. (2011, 03 03). Tick-borne diseases: a threat in the kennels Kenya Kennel Club Annual Newsletter
2011
Journal Article
Housing-design as a predisposing factor for injuries and poor welfare in cattle within smallholder units in periurban areas of Nairobi, Kenya
Aleri, J. W., Nguhiu-Mwangi, J. and Mogoa, E. M. (2011). Housing-design as a predisposing factor for injuries and poor welfare in cattle within smallholder units in periurban areas of Nairobi, Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 23 (3).
2010
Conference Publication
Entrenching animal welfare in policy and legislations frameworks: is Africa ready?
Mogoa, E. M. and Aleri, J. W. (2010). Entrenching animal welfare in policy and legislations frameworks: is Africa ready?. Africa Animal Welfare Action (AAWA) Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, 8 - 10 September 2010. Kenya: KVA.
2010
Conference Publication
An acute respiratory distress syndrome due to Babesiosis in a dog
Aleri, J.W., Kipyegon, A.N., Mande, J.D., Mulei, C.M. and Karanja, D.N. (2010). An acute respiratory distress syndrome due to Babesiosis in a dog. 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nairobi, Kenya, 8 - 10 September 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Major causes of calf mortality in peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya
Gitau, G.K., Aleri, J.W., Mbuthia, P.G. and Mulei, C.M. (2010). Major causes of calf mortality in peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya. 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nairobi, Kenya, 8 - 10 September 2010. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Veterinary Association.
2010
Conference Publication
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in 3 canines, a challenge to management
Kipyegon, A.N., Abuom, T.O., Aleri, J.W. and Mulei, C.M. (2010). Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in 3 canines, a challenge to management. 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nairobi, Kenya, 8 - 10 September 2010. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Veterinary Association.
2010
Conference Publication
Retrospective study on canine infertility in Nairobi and its environs
Aleri, J. W., Mutembei, H. K., Mulei, C. M., Mbugua, S. M. and Gakombe, J. W. (2010). Retrospective study on canine infertility in Nairobi and its environs. 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, 8 - 10 September 2010. Kenya: KVA.
2010
Journal Article
Research article: Animal welfare the impact of customized lectures on knowledge and perceptions of veterinary students on animal welfare and related legislations
Aleri, J. W., Mogoa, E. G. M., Mulei, C. M. and Mande, J. D. (2010). Research article: Animal welfare the impact of customized lectures on knowledge and perceptions of veterinary students on animal welfare and related legislations. Kenya Veterinarian, 33 (1). doi: 10.4314/kenvet.v33i1.55770
2010
Journal Article
Causes of calf mortality in peri-urban area of Nairobi, Kenya
Gitau, George K., Aleri, Joshua W., Mbuthia, Paul G. and Mulei, Charles M. (2010). Causes of calf mortality in peri-urban area of Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 42 (8), 1643-1647. doi: 10.1007/s11250-010-9614-2
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