Research Papers: Recent submissions
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We work together: land rehabilitation and household dynamics in Chepareria Division, West Pokot District, Kenya
(Regional Land Management Unit (RELMAThe Center for Sustainable Dryland Ecosystems and Societies, University of Nairobi, 1999) -
The Kenya Dual Purpose Goat development project
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2010) -
Sustainable breeding programmes for tropical low-and medium input farming systems
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011)This module discusses important factors to consider when designing sustainable genetic improvement programmes, especially under tropical conditions. Previous attempts to launch breeding programmes in developing countries ... -
Evaluation of Ankole pastoral production systems in Uganda: Systems analysis approach
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011)The production objectives of Ankole cattle pastoral production system are shifting from traditional subsistence to commercial enterprises involving adoption of a new production system where farmers keep separate herds ... -
Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries. ILRI-SLU Project progress report for the period 1999-2003
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2005)To promote a sustainable and improved use of animal genetic resources in developing countries, ILRI in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), and supported by Sida (Sweden), launched a ... -
Livestock genetic resources of and for the poor: Where ILRI research stands
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011) -
Information systems on domestic animal genetic resources
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011) -
Microsatellite DNA polymorphism of the Long Horned Ankole cattle in Uganda
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2006)Nineteen microsatellite markers were used to investigate the genetic diversity, phylogenetic relationships and herd structure of Ugandan Ankole cattle. A total of 304 animals from 8 herds in Mbarara District were ... -
Training the trainers-An innovative and successful model for capacity building in animal genetic resource utilization in sub-saharan Africa and Asia
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011) -
Breeding indigenous livestock at ILRI: Red Maasai sheep in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011)For the November 2011 'liveSTOCK Exchange' event at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Okeyo Mwai reflects on livestock genetics research work with the native red Maasai sheep breed in Kenya -
Guidelines for setting up community-based sheep breeding programs in Ethiopia: Lessons and experiences for sheep breeding in low-input systems
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011) -
Improving our knowledge of tropical indigenous animal genetic resources
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2006)To better manage, use and conserve animal genetic resources (AnGR), we must understand the nature and distribution of both the phenotypic and genetic diversity that they posses. This module makes a case for and highlights ... -
Genetic improvement of sheep under changing environmental conditions
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2013) -
Genetic Diversity and Relationships Of Sheep Breeds Of Kenya: Preliminary Results And Evidence of Dilution Of the Indigenous Red Maasai
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2000) -
Virtues of composite structures in electrode modification. Preparation and properties of poly (aniline)/nafion composite films
(1988)Poly(aniline) (PA) is electropolymerized within thin films of precast Nafion on gold or glassy carbon electrodes. The quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is used to aid in identification of the ionic species that undergo ... -
The FARM-Africa dairy goat improvement project in Kenya: A case study
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2010) -
Global perspectives on animal genetic resources for sustainable agriculture and food production in the tropics
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011)This first module provides some insight into the need for better use of animal genetic resources (AnGR) in the context of projected demand for food in developing countries until 2020. Worldwide, about a billion people do ... -
Suitability of blood protein polymorphisms in assessing genetic diversity and relationships in population genetic studies
(University of Nairobi.Departrment of Animal Production, 2011-11) -
Induction of Decision Trees
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2003)