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Dejene Bekele. 2020. Prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from beef swab & milk and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern compared to isolates from human stool, Gondar town,Amhara region, Ethiopia. MSc thesis, CVMASc , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

2. Yihenew Chale. 2020. Burden and drug susceptibility pattern of Campylobacter jejuni isolatedfrom dogs’ feces admitted at veterinary clinics of Gondar and Debark towns, Amhara region,Ethiopia. DVM thesis, CVMASc , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

3. Muluken W.2019: Prevalence, risk factors and comparisons of diagnostic tests of bovine tuberculosis in cattle in towns of central and South Gondar, North west Ethiopia MSc thesis, FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia

4. Biyansa A.2019:Seroepidemiology of toxoplasmosis and associated factors among pregnant women in selected health facilities, central and north Gondar, Ethiopia, MSc thesis, CMHSc , UoG, Gondar,Ethiopia

5. Bereket D. 2018: Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of solvent fractions of the leaves of Dodonea Angustifolia in Gondar town, North Gondar, Ethiopia. DVM thesis, FVM , UoG, Gondar,Ethiopia.

6. Endalkachew,E. 2017: Sero-prevalence of bovine brucellosis and its associated risk factors in Western Gojjam zone Mecha district, North Western Ethiopia , DVM thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar,Ethiopia.

7. Tadesse, M. 2017: Study on prevalence of bovine subclinical mastitis and associated risk factors in smallholder dairy farms of Western Gojjam zone Mecha district, North Western Ethiopia . DVM thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

8. Sadam, M. 2015: Prevalence of caprine brucellosis subjected to slaughtered in selected export abattoirs of Ethiopia. DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia

9. Adugna, B., 2014: Prevalence of smear positive tuberculosis and associated factors among pregnant women attending anti-natal care in North Gondar zone hospitals, Ethiopia, MSc Thesis , Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Ethiopia

10. Dessalegn H, 2014 :Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of health practitioners and students towards rabies in Kirkos sub city Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

11. Abebe M., 2014 : Prevalence and drug sensitivity pattern of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from cattle and poultry in and around Gondar town, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

13. Tesfaye, M., 2014 : Study on prevalence of bovine cysticercosis and hydatidosis at Kombolcha ELFORA meat factory, South Wollo region , Ethiopia, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

14. Mekonnen, D., 2012,: Seroprevalence of brucellosis in sheep and goat destined for slaughter in some selected export abattoirs, Ethiopia, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

15. Haile selassie G., 2012: Major causes of organ and carcass condemination in swines slauthered at Addis Ababa municipal abattoir, Ethiopia, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

16. Eyob, L.,2012: A study on hygienic status of cafterias and lounges at University of Gondar, Ethiopia, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

17. Kiflu, D .,2012: Prevalence of sheep and goat fasciolosis in marshy areas of Chelia woreda, West Shoa zone, Ethiopia. Senior assay, University of Gondar, Ethiopia.

18. Tegegnework, T. G., 2012: Prevalence of ovine fasiolosis in Menz Keya Gebriel district, North Shoa zone, Ethiopia. Senior assay, University of Gondar, Ethiopia.

19. Sahle, Z., 2012: Prevalence of bovine schistosomiasis in Bahir Dar administrative woreda, Ethiopia. Senior assay, University of Gondar, Ethiopia.

20. Getinet, Y., 2012: Prevalence of bovine fasiolosis in Meshenti district Bahirdar zuria woreda, Ethiopia. Senior assay, University of Gondar, Ethiopia.

21. Lulu, D., 2011 : A study on the prevalence of bovine hydatidosis in cattle slaughtered at Jimma municipal abattoir, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

22. Mitiku, G., 2011: Prevalence and economic significances of bovine fasciolosis at Ambo municipal abattoir, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

23. Gebre, K., 2011: Prevalence of Cysticercus bovis in Mekelle municipal abattoir, Abergelle export abattoir and its public health importance, Mekelle, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

24. Michealay, M., 2011: Prevalence of lungworm infestation of small ruminants in Mekelle twon and Abergelle export slaurhter house, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

25. Nigussie, S., 2011: Prevalence and economic importance of haemonchosis in small ruminants in Debre-Zeit Hashm Nur’s livestock and meat export abattoir, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

26. Bazezew, T.F., 2011: Bovine subclinical mastitis and financial losses in Merawi town, and the surrounding, West Gojam zone, Ethiopia. Senior assay, University of Gondar, Ethiopia.

27. Seid, M. L., 2010: Prevalence and economic importance of ovine fasciolosis in and around Kombolcha, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

28. Adem, E., 2010: Occurrence of Cysticercus bovis at Gondar E.L.F.O.R.A. abattoir, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

29. Tessema, F., 2009: Major causes of lung and liver condemnation in cattle slaughtered at Hawassa municipality abattoir, DVM Thesis , FVM , UoG, Gondar, Ethiopia.

Publication

1. Sefinew Alemu Mekonnen, Agegnehu Gezehagn, Adugna Berju, Belete Haile, Haileyesus Dejene, Seleshe Nigatu, Wassie Molla, Wudu Temesgen Jember. (2021) Health and economic burden of foodborne zoonotic diseases in Amhara region, Ethiopia.  PLoS ONE 16(12): e0262032. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262032

2. Abebe Belete, Selam Tilahun, Belete Haile, Yitayew Demessie, Seleshe Nigatu, Abebaw Getachew, Gashaw Getaneh, Elias Kebede & Mebrat Ejo .(2021). Prevalence of bovine tuberculosis and distribution of tuberculous lesions in cattle slaughtered at Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. Infection Ecology & Epidemiology, 11:1, 1986919, DOI: 10.1080/20008686.2021.1986919.

3. Mebrat Ejo, Belete Haile, Tsegaye Tariku, Seleshe Nigatu, Elias Kebede, Abebe Belete Bitew, Yitayew Demessie, Gashaw Getaneh, Atnaf Alebie, Musse Girma, Fusao Ota and Anwar Nuru .(2021). Bacteriological and molecular characterization of Mycobacterium bovis isolates from tuberculous lesions collected among slaughtered cattle, Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Microbiol 21 : 286. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02349-1

4. Biyansa A., Zewdu S. Tarekegn, Debasu D., Seleshe N., Raju R.P., Moges M., and Abrham A. (2021). Sero-epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Northwest Ethiopia. Infection and Drug Resistance:14 Pp. 1295–1303.

5. Mekedes Mesfine, Seleshe Nigatu, Negus Belayneh and Wudu T. Jemberu. (2019) . Sero- Epidemiology of Foot and Mouth Disease in Domestic Ruminants in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Front. Vet. Sci. 6:130.doi: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00130

6. Adugna Berju, Belete Haile, Seleshe Nigatu, Araya Mengistu1, and Girma Birhan. (2019) . Smear positive tuberculosis prevalence and associated factors among pregnant women attending antinatal care in north Gondar zone hospitals, Ethiopia. International Journal of Microbiology. Article ID 9432469, 6 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/9432469

7. Tsegaw Fentie, Nigusie Fenta, Samson Leta , Wassie Molla, Birhanu Ayele, Yechale Teshome, Seleshe Nigatu and Ashenafi Assefa (2017) Sero-prevalence, risk factors and distribution of sheep and goat pox in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. BMC Veterinary Research (13) 385, DOI 10.1186/s12917-017-1312-0.

8. Araya Mengistu, Seleshe Nigatu, Tadesse Guadu, Elias Kebede, Bimrew Admasu, Basaznew Bogale, Atnaf Alebe, Samuel Sebsbie, Adugna Burju, Wendweson Kumlachew, Mezgebu Asmiro and Wubegzier Mekonnen (2016) Human Presumptive Tuberculosis Cases: Syndromes and Animal Ownership in the Rural Communities of North-Western and North-Eastern Parts of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. J Pulm Respir Med 6: 379. doi: 10.4172/2161-105X.1000379

9. Araya Mengistu, Seleshe Nigatu, Tadesse Guadu, Elias Kebede, Bimrew Admasu, Basaznew Bogale, Atnaf Alebe, Samuel Sebsbie, Adugna Burju, Wendweson Kumlachew, Mezgebu Asmiro, and Wubegzier Mekonnen. 2016 Magnitude of Presumptive Tuberculosis Cases, in the Rural Communities of North Western and North Eastern Parts of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. Clin Microbiol 5: 261. doi: 10.4172/2327-5073.1000261.

10. Dagmawi Yitbarek, Seleshe Nigatu, Yitayew Demessie, Kalkidan Getnet and Worku Adugna. 2016 .Antibiotics Usage in Food Animal Production and Their Public Health Hazards: A Review Journal of Global Veterinaria 17 (2): 161-168, 2016 ISSN 1992-6197.

11. Saddam, M., Getachew, T., Seleshe, N. and Gizat, A. 2015. Sero-Prevalence of Brucellosis in Goats Purchased for Slaughter in Selected Export Abattoirs, Ethiopia. Academic Journal of Animal Diseases, 4(3): 124-129.

12. Saddam, M. and Seleshe, N. 2015. Review on Livestock Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and its Zoonotic Importance. International Journal of Microbiological Research, 6 (3): 164-174.

13. Anmut, W. and Seleshe, N. 2015. Prevalence, Economic Importance and Characterization of Cystic Echinococcosis in Cattle Slaughtered at Addis Zemen Town, South Gondar, Ethiopia. European Journal of Biological Sciences, 7 (2): 71-77.

14. Legesse, G., Ayele, T., Tigist, B., Seleshe, N., Elias, K., Mebrat, E., Abraham, F. and Tamiru, B. 2015. Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Listeria species from ready-to-eat foods of animal origin in Gondar Town, Ethiopia. BMC Microbiology,Pp.1-6. Open access research article, DOI 10.1186/s12866-015-0434-4.

15. Seleshe N., Abebe M., Reta T. and Legesse G. 2015. Prevalence and Drug Sensitivity Pattern of Campylobacter jejuni Isolated from Cattle and Poultry in and Around Gondar Town, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 14 (1): 43-47.

16. Seleshe N., Mekonnen D. and Tesffu K., 2014. Sero-Prevalence of Brucellosis in Sheep and Goat Destined for Slaughter in Selected Export Abattoirs, Ethiopia. African Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 6 (3): 82-86.

17. Haile Selassie Gidey, Seleshe N. and Dereje D. 2014. Major Causes of Organ and Carcass Condemnation in Swine Slaughtered at Addis Ababa Municipal Abattoir. African Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 6 (3): 76-81.

18. Legesse Garedew, Zabishwork Alebachew, Waklign Worku, Mebrat Ejo, and Seleshe Nigatu. 2014. Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella Isolates From Animal Origin Foods in Gondar Town, Northwest of Ethiopia. The 24 th annual research conference, Abstract Booklet, University of Gondar, Ethiopia, June 13-14, 2014. Pp 103-104.

[https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=gondar con ference] 19. Legesse Garedew, Ayele Taddese , Tigist Biru , Tamiru Berhanu1 , Abraham Fikiru , Elias Kebede , Getahun Asres , Seleshe Nigatu. 2014. Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Listeria Species from Ready-to-Eat Foods of Animal Origin in Gondar Town, Ethiopia. The 24 th annual research conference, Abstract Booklet, University of Gondar, Ethiopia, June 13-14, 2014. pp 100-101. https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu /cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=gondar_conference

20. Seleshe Nigatu , Tamiru Berhanu, Tadese Guadu. 2012. Assessment of factors that hinders students’ participation in the classroom, University of Gondar. The 22nd annual research conference, AbstractBooklet, University of Gondar, Ethiopia, June 22-23, 2012. pp 157-158.

21. Seleshe Nigatu, Eyob Lishan., 2012. A preliminary study on hygienic status of cafeterias and lounges in the University of Gondar, Ethiopia. The 22nd annual research conference, Abstract Booklet, University of Gondar, Ethiopia, June 22-23, 2012. pp 158-159.

22. Tadesse Guadu, Seleshe Nigatu, Mersha Chanie, Legesse Garedew, Tamiru Birhanu. 2013. Assessing the Public Health Impacts of Waste Management Problems at Selected Abattoirs and Hospitals in Amhara Region and Dashen Brewery Factory, The 23nd annual research conference, Abstract Booklet, University of Gondar, Ethiopia, June 21-22, 2013. pp 92. https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article =1000&context=gondar_conference