Dr P. O. Okumu is a tutorial fellow of Veterinary Pathology. He has an MSc. in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics in 2014. He is currently undertaking his Ph.D. research in Diagnostic Pathology. His career interest is host-pathogen interactions and response of animals against pathogens, Toxicologic pathology, and gastrointestinal tract infections of bacterial origin. Apart from teaching undergraduate classes and research, he also supports the Department in diagnostic services in veterinary pathology including; large animals, small animals, poultry, and emerging food animal disease diagnosis

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Dr P. O. Okumu Biography

Dr P. O. Okumu is a tutorial fellow of Veterinary Pathology. He has an MSc. in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics in 2014. He is currently undertaking his Ph.D. research in Diagnostic Pathology. His career interest is host-pathogen interactions and response of animals against pathogens, Toxicologic pathology, and gastrointestinal tract infections of bacterial origin.

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(Last updated: February 14, 2022)

Publications

2020

Ogolla, KO, Gathumbi PK, Waruiru RM, Okumu PO, Kirui JC, Kitala PM.  2020.  Validation of efficacy of rabbit anticoccidial drugs commonly used in Kenya. African Journal of Rural Development,. 3(4):341-349.
Ogali, IN, Okumu PO, Mungube EO, Lichoti, J. K., Ogada S, Moraa GK, Ommeh SC.  2020.  Genomic and Pathogenic Characteristics of Virulent Newcastle Disease Virus Isolated from Chicken in Live Bird Markets and Backyard Flocks in Kenya. . International journal of microbiology. 2020:1-11.
Muia, BM, Mbaria JM, Kanja LW, Gitahi N, Okumu PO, Okumu MO.  2020.  Acute and sub-acute toxicity study of the root extracts of Fagaropsis hildebrandtii in mice and evaluation of their antimicrobial effects. F1000Research,. 8(1444)

2019

Ogolla, KO, Chebet J, Waruiru RM, Gathumbi PK, Okumu PO, Aboge GO.  2019.  Efficacy of Ivermectin, Liquid Paraffin, and Carbaryl against Mange of Farmed Rabbits in Central Kenya. Journal of Tropical Medicine. 130:1487-1504.
Kenana, JK, Mbaria JM, Kaingu CK, Okumu PO.  2019.  Toxicological and Phytochemical Evaluation of Uvariodendron kirkii. The Journal of Ethnobiology and Traditional Medicine. The Journal of Ethnobiology and Traditional Medicine. 130:1487-1504.
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2018

Ogolla, KO, Gathumbi PK, Waruiru RM, Okumu PO, Kitala PM, Chebet J.  2018.  Efficacy of Sulphachloropyrazine, Amprolium Hydrochloride, Trimethoprim-Sulphamethoxazole, and Diclazuril against Experimental and Natural Rabbit Coccidiosis. Journal of veterinary medicine. 1:11.
Chebet, J, Waruiru RM, Ogola KO, Gathumbi PK, Okumu PO, Wanyoike M, Aboge GO.  2018.  Prevalence, control and risk factors associated with rabbit mange in Kiambu and Nyeri counties, Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development. 30(6)rmwa301081_2.pdf
Ogolla, KO, Okumu PO, Gathumbi PK, Waruiru. RM.  2018.  Effects of Anticoccidial Drugs on Gross and Histopathological Lesions Caused by Experimental Rabbit Coccidiosis. SOJ Veterinary Sciences. 4(3):1-10.symbiosis.pdf

2017

Ogolla, KO, Chebet J, Gathumbi PK, Waruiru RM, Okumu PO, W. K Munyua, Kibebe HW.  2017.  Farmer practices that influence risk factors, prevalence and control strategies of rabbit coccidiosis in Central Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development. 29(7)www_lrrd_org_lrrd29_7_koko29134_html.pdf
Okumu, MO, Ochola FO, Mbaria JM, Kanja LW, Gakuya DW, Kinyua AW, Okumu PO, Kiama SG.  2017.  Mitigative effects of Moringa oleifera against liver injury induced by artesunate-amodiaquine antimalarial combination in wistar rats. Clinical Phytoscience,. 3(1):18.
Okumu, MO, Ochola FO, Mbaria JM, Kanja LW, Gakuya DW, Kinyua AW, Okumu PO, Kiama SG.  2017.  Mitigative effects of Moringa oleifera against liver injury induced by artesunate-amodiaquine antimalarial combination in wistar rats. Clinical Phytoscience,. 3(1):18.mitigative_effect_moringa.pdf
Okumu, PO, Karanja DN, Gathumbi PK.  2017.  Diseases of domestic rabbits and associated risk factors in Kenya. , Germany : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing

2016

Mitchel O. Okumu, James M. Mbaria, Laetitia W. Kanja DGW, Stephen G. Kiama FOO, Okumu PO.  2016.  Acute toxicity of the aqueous-methanolic Moringa oleifera (Lam) leaf extract on female Wistar albino rats. international journal of Basic and Clinical pharmacology. 5(5):1856-1861.

2015

Okumu, PO, Gathumbi PK, Karanja DN, Bebora LC, Mande JD, Serem JK, Wanyoike MM, Gachuiri C, Mwanza RN, Mailu SK.  2015.  Survey of health status of domestic rabbits in selected organized farms in Kenya. Inter J Vet Sci. 4(1):15-21.15-211.pdf

2014

P.O. Okumu, P. K. Gathumbi, D.N. Karanja, J.D. Mande, M.M. Wanyoike, C.K. Gachuiri, N. Kiarie, Mwanza RN, Borter DK.  2014.  Prevalence, pathology and risk factors for coccidiosis in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in selected regions in Kenya. Veterinary Quarterly. 016521762e20142e978044.pdf
Okumu, PO.  2014.  Clinicopathologic survey and predisposing factors of diseases of domestic Rabbits in selected areas in Kenya. okumu_clinicopathologic_survey_and_predisposing_factors_of_diseases.pdfokumu_clinicopathologic_survey_and_predisposing_factors_of_diseases.pdf

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