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COLLECTION, SEROTYPING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE VIRUS in circulation in the Somali-ecosystem in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) is an endemic disease in Kenya with five of the seven serotypes of the Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) causing outbreaks in different regions of Kenya namely O, A, C, SAT 1 and SAT 2. ...
Transboundary Animal Diseases In Relation To The Changing Environment: Current Status And Future Trends
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/ and the World Animal Health Organization define trans-boundary animal diseases as: “Those animal diseases that are of significant economic, trade and/or food ...
Prevalence Of Porcine Cysticercosis And Risk Factors For Taenia Solium Cysticercosis/taeniosis In Three Divisions Of Homa Bay District, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
A cross sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Cysticercus cellolulosae in three divisions of Homa Bay District. Pig farming in the district is mainly by free-range, with most farmers keeping commonly ...
Molecular Characterization To Identify The Genotypic Diversity Within The Infection And Treatment Method (ITM) Vaccine For East Coast Fever Using Micro- And Minisatellite Markers
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
East Coast fever (ECF) is a fatal bovine disease caused by a tick-transmitted protozoan parasite Theileria parva. The disease causes high levels of mortality in cattle and results in vast economic losses. The Infection and ...
Nitric Oxide Synthase 3 Gene Transcriptional Regulation In Pulmonary Myofibroblast Differentiation And Its Implication In Pulmonary Fibrosis
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)
Nitric oxide (NO) produced by endothelial cells via nitric-oxide synthase (eNOS) conversion of L-arginine to L-citrulline represents an antifibrotic mechanism in the body. Studies suggest that nitric oxide (NO)-mediated ...
Aflatoxin In Animal Feeds And Human Food In Changing Environments
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)
Aflatoxins are a group of mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus species (fungi) under favorable conditions of temperature and humidity. Of late, aflatoxicosis has become important in Kenya because of its morbidity and mortality. ...
Study Of Mastitis In Camels In Northeastern Province Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)
The camel (Camelus dromedarius) is the dominant livestock in North Eastern province where it provides sustenance to many people especially during the frequent dry periods when other animals die or are unthrifty. Garissa ...
Use Of Lesser Bush Baby (Galago Senegalensis) In Research
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)
This is a retrospective study concerning the use of lesser bush baby (Galago senegalensis) and their biological materials in research. We reviewed studies published between 1960 and 2007 in peer-reviewed journals using ...
Risk factors and socio-economic effects associated with spread of peste des petits ruminants in Turkana district, Kenya
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2010)
Drought preparedness and intervention – the role of the Veterinarian
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2010)
Introduction
Drought is a long period of dry weather when there is not enough water and pastures for livestock to live on. Droughts are a natural phenomenon and are becoming more frequent and more severe with time. They ...