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Evaluation of Abattoir Surveillance System for Zoonoses in Western Province, Kenya
(2012)
Surveillance for zoonoses in abattoirs is essential in public health because it facilitates early detection,
monitoring and control of diseases at human- animal interface. Abattoir surveillance can provide
critical data ...
Conservation medicine in the African context
(University Of Nairobi, 2012)
Medical sciences have evolved from fairly generic to highly specialized fields over the 20th century.
Increased specialization has not only brought about the benefits associated with division of labour
but also negative ...
Effective use of rice fields for wider variety of food production
(University of Nairobi, 2012-04)
There is increasing need for food security due to increasing human population pressure. Sustainable
and effective production of food is key in a dynamic environment. Rice fields’ coverage has increased
over the years. ...
The role of partnerships in teacher Education: improving quality of Teacher preparation and practice
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11)
The paper discusses partnerships in the preparation and practices of teachers. Teachers' colleges in Kenya were empowered to develop successful networks within the educational system as well as with private entities and ...
Antibacterial sensitivity of water and ethanol extraction of some herbal plant remedies used by the Gabra community of Marsabit District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-04)
As a contribution towards search of alternative medicine against emerging resistant pathogenic strains,
this study aimed at exploring the antimicrobial activity and identification of the potential bioactive
compounds in ...
Challenges and opportunities for clean milk production in the arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-04)
In Kenya the ASALs form 80% of the country’s land mass with nomadic pastoralism as the main
activity. North Eastern Province is one of the key ASAL areas where camels are the main milk providers
especially during the ...
Gastrointestinal parasites and other endoparasites of indigenous chickens traded in Nairobi, Kenya
(2012)
A survey of gastrointestinal and other internal parasites was conducted on apparently healthy
indigenous chickens of both sexes obtained from open-air markets around Nairobi, Kenya. A total of
131 birds from 9 districts ...
The possible effects of camel milk on management of diabetes type I
(2012)
In India, camel milk is said to be effective in the management of Diabetes type 1 and the prevalence
rate of diabetes there is said to be lower in camel milk consuming communities. In Kenya a similar
allegation has been ...
Impact of Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD) tools in pastoral research and development.
(2012)
Though it has long been acknowledged that the eventual consumption of research outputs and realization
of sustainable development is rooted in the active involvement of beneficiaries along all phases of
research and ...
Dimorphic yeast fungi infections in beef cattle.
(2012)
In an investigation primarily to determine the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in slaughter cattle
in Kenya, smears of tuberculous lesions and of cultures in BBLTM MGITTM Mycobacterium growth
indicator tubes were stained ...