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A comparative morphological and morphometric study of the chiropteran intestine
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 1984)The structural characteristics of the intestinal tract of three species of bats namely the fruit bat Epomophorus wahlbergi and the entomophagous bats Miniopterus inflatus and Rhinolophus hildebrandti have been examined ... -
Comparative morphology and morphometry of the olfactory mucosa in the domestic Dog and Sheep
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, University of Nairobi, 2008)The qualitative and quantitative features of the olfactory mucosa of the domestic dog and sheep were examined at light, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Samples were obtained from adult and young (suckling) ... -
The comparative pathogenesis and pathology of Aspergillus fumigatus infection in domestic chicken in the wild bird Kori bustard
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A Comparative Pharmacognostical Study Op Cinchona Ledgeriana Moens And Cinchona Succirubra
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Comparative productivity and performance of Orma/Zebu and Sahiwal/Zebu cross breed cattle under trypanosomosis, tick borne diseases, and anaplasmosis and helminthosis challange in Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)An observational epidemiological study was carried out to evaluate the use of trypanotolerance in a trypanosomosis endemic area of Kajiado District between January 2004 and July 2005,and comprised of two phases.First,the ... -
Comparative profitability and optimum resource use in the Ainabkoi east and west settlement schemes, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1981-01)Earlier studies on the performance of rainfed low density settlement schemes revealed that agricultural production was not as high as had been expected. Farm profit showed a lot of disparities and some resources ... -
A comparative sero-epidemiological survey for the prevalence of leptospira antibodies in domestic animals and man in Nyandarua and Turkana districts of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary, 1989)Leptospirosis In domestic animals and man is a worldwide problem of public health and economic significance. Of economic importance are the losses from abortion, still-births, infertility, reduced weight gains, decreased ... -
Comparative Skin Morphology and Wound Healing in Kenyan African Mole Rat Naked Mole Rat (Heterocephalus Glaber)
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, 2013)The skin lines the body surface and therefore is in direct contact with the immediate environment that an animal inhabits. As such, it is prone to injury. Interspecific differences may exist in the content and organization ... -
Comparative sorption of Organic Dyes using Xylocarpus Moluccensis and Rhizophora Mucronata Mangrove species from Kenyan Coastal Region
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Bark and stem samples from two mangrove species, Rhizophora mucronata (RM) and Xylocarpus moluccensis (XM); obtained from Kenyan coastal region, were investigated as potential low-cost adsorbents for the removal of toxic ... -
Comparative studies of different isolates of colletotrichum Coffeanum noack - the causal agent of Coffee berry disease
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1982)This study was undertaken to investigate the type of variation in Colletotr·i·chumcoffean:um, Noack the. causal agent of coffee berry disease in Kenya. Samples of infected berries were collected from different parts ... -
Comparative studies of Trypanosoma (Nannomonas) Congolense isolates
(Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 1989)Trypanosoma congolense occurs in various parts of Kenya. In the work reported in this thesis an attempt was made to characterize isolates from some of the endemic areas and to compare their behaviour in laboratory rodents. -
Comparative studies on malaria transmission potential at a lakeshore and a nearby inland site in Western Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1992)This study was conducted in Kakstngrt location west of llomabay and south of Mbita point. It is located in Mbita division, South Nyanza district, Nyanza province, Kenya The general objectives of the study centred around ... -
Comparative studies on the course of Trypanosoma (nannomons) Simiae infection in different breeds of pig
(University of Nairobi, 1989)'Ibis study sought to determine experimentally if any differences exist in the susceptibility of different breeds of pig to trypanosomiasis caused by T. simiae. Four breeds were used: pure Large White, Large White ... -
Comparative Studies On The Water Balances And Functional Renal Anatomy Of Several Species Of Uganda Ruminant
(University of East Africa,, 1969)Comparative studies on the water balance and related physiological phenomena of goats obtained from three distinct geographical zones of Uganda and one or more representatives of each of species from three distinct ... -
Comparative studies on virulence, genetic variability and mycotoxin production among isolates of fusarium species infecting wheat
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2001)Isolates of Fusarium species isolated mainly from wheat in Germany and Kenya were investigated for variation in mycotoxin production, virulence and PCR-based DNA characteristics. The isolates were tested for mycotoxin ... -
A Comparative Study Between Government and Faith Based Services in the Caring for the Elderly Persons: a Case Study of Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The purpose of this study was to understand the services offered in both the Government and faith based eldercare institutions in relation to the needs of the elderly persons in Kenya. The target population included the ... -
Comparative study between serum cystatin c and creatinine levels in chronic Kidney disease patients and blood donors
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a disease spectrum characterized by progressive loss of renal function over a period of time. Chronic kidney disease has reached epidemic proportion with current reported incidence of ... -
Comparative Study For The Analysis Of The Microbiota Of The Glans Penis And The Vagina Of The Olive Baboons (Papio Anubis)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The human reproductive system is one of the important microbial habitats that harbor different species of bacteria in variable quantities and relative proportions that are known to have important effects on health, both ... -
Comparative study of 24-hour versus five-day prophylactic antibiotic use in gustilo ii open tibia fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Open fractures have been a challenge to clinicians for centuries and this scenario persists in the 21st century. Management protocols have been devised over the years including among others prophylactic ... -
A comparative study of Akamba and Christian worship
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1987)Christianity was introduced to Africa by western Christian missionaries who believed that African religion was at the base of development. They believed that there were only rudiments of religious beliefs and practices. ...
