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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. ...
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 ...
Impenetrable urban maze of east African coastal town: its implications on climate change.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Two-Year Results From a Multi-Site Randomized Trial of a Commercial Weight Loss Program
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
Commercial weight loss programs may contribute to efforts
to reduce the prevalence of obesity, although evidence of
efficacy and effects on metabolic and cardiovascular risk
factors is critical in evaluating the likelihood ...
Speciation of particulate carbonaceous species at an urban-background site in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Tropospheric aerosols have adverse implications on human health, climate, and visibility. Particles in combustion source emissions have complex physical and chemical characteristics. They regularly contain Polycyclic ...