Nwokorogu, Vivian C.
Pillai, Santhosh
San, James E.
Pillay, Charlene
Nyaga, Martin M.
Sabiu, Saheed
Funding for this research was provided by:
Durban University of Technology (Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Support, Master’s Scholarship Scheme)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Grant number INV-046917)
National Research Foundation (NRF) Research Development Grant for Rated Researchers (Grant number 120433)
Article History
Received: 13 January 2024
Accepted: 12 June 2024
First Online: 24 June 2024
Declarations
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: The ethical approval of this study was obtained from the Animal Research Ethics Committee (AREC) of the University of KwaZulu-Natal with the protocol Ethics Number, AREC 012/020. In addition, in compliance with Sect. 20 of the Animal Disease Act (Act No 35 of 1984), a research permit was obtained from the South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, with the reference no 12/1/5/4 (1511AC). Furthermore, for faecal samples, a provincial no restriction permit was obtained from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agricultural and Rural Development. No additional permit was required by commercial farm owner where sample was obtained.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.