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Historical perspectives of lesser flamingo mortalities in Kenya
(2012)
The lesser flamingo(LF) (Phoeniconaias minor) is the most abundant waterbird species in Kenya
and a major attraction for ecotourism in many parts of Africa (Harper 2003; Nasirwa, 2000; Owino
et al., 2001; Owino et al., ...
Human wildlife conflict in Samburu County: One health approach to an integrative ecosystem study
(2012)
One health is the concept of human, animal and environmental ecosystem coexisting in a balance
that keeps all of them healthy and living optimally, where the disturbance of one element affects the
other components. This ...
The risk factors associated with FMD and CBPP outbreaks in Uganda’s cattle corridor
(2012)
Livestock contributes significantly to the world economy. In the rural communities in Africa livestock
provide; household source of income, food, manure, draught power, hides and skins, and bride price
and a safety net ...
A model for good veterinary governance: overview of draft veterinary policy
(2012)
The new Kenya Constitution 2010 provides revolutionary frameworks in governance and also assures
Kenyans of various basic rights. Among the values and principles elaborated are patriotism, human
dignity, good governance, ...
One health East and Central Africa: current status
(2012)
Faced with complex patterns of global change, the inextricable interconnection of humans, pet animals,
livestock and wildlife and their social and ecological environment is evident and requires integrated
approaches to ...
Recent developments on effective anthelmintic use in Sheep and Goats
(2012)
For half a century worm control in small ruminants relied too heavily on anthelmintics, resulting in
widespread and increasing drug resistance in several Helminth species. Currently two highly effective
and safe drugs ...
An evaluation of marketed anthelmintic products and user information in central and north rift regions of Kenya
(2012)
A survey of different types of marketed anthelmintic brands in the main livestock keeping areas in the
central and north rift regions of Kenya was carried out in April 2011. The aim of this survey was to
obtain baseline ...
An analysis of indigenous chicken value chain (ICVC) in Makueni
(2012)
The indigenous chicken (IC) population in Kenya is estimated at 25.8 million birds and constitutes
81% of the total poultry population. The IC sub-sector contributes to food and nutrition security,
income and social-cultural ...
Integration of camel research and development in the veterinary profession in Kenya and future
(2012)
The camel is uniquely adapted to hot and arid environments. Camels in Kenya are used for food
security and as source of livelihoods. Challenges of climate change led to more attention on camel
research and development ...
Importance of camels in adapting to climate change in ASAL areas of Kenya
(2012-04)
Over 70% of Kenya’s land mass consists of arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Camels are well adapted to the arid conditions of the ASALs and are reared in various pastoral communities in Northern Kenya. The dromedary is an ...