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Causes of calf mortality in peri-urban area of Nairobi, Kenya
(2010)
Abstract The study reported data from 507 post-mortem
records in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and
Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of
Nairobi, Kenya. The records were from carcasses ...
An investigation of the structure beneath Magadi area in Southern Kenya Rift using gravimetric data
(2012)
Magadi area is located in the southern part of the Kenyan rift, an active
continental rift that is part of the East African Rift system. Local seismic activity
monitored previously around Lake Magadi revealed an earthquake ...
A study of cystic echinococcosis in slaughter animals in three selected areas of northern Turkana, Kenya
(2002)
In an attempt to establish the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis, a study was conducted in slaughter animals in three divisions of northern Turkana, Kenya. A total of 5752 goats, 588 sheep, 381 cattle and 70 camels were ...
Release of three improved varieties for the expanded potato market in Kenya
(2012)
Current potato varieties have not fully met the market demands of the rapidly expanding Kenyan potato industry. Newer varieties with tolerance to the major diseases, higher yields, better storability and processing qualities ...
Outbreaks of contagious ecthyma in camels {Camelus dromedarius) in the Turkana district of Kenya
(1994)
Mortality among camel calves (Camelus dromedarius) is one of the
most serious problems faced by camel herdsmen and, although there are several
reasons for this mortality, diseases play a major role. In an investigation ...
Participatory investigations of bovine trypanosomiasis in Tana River District, Kenya
(2002)
Participatory research on bovine trypanosomiasis was conducted with Orma pastoralists in Tana River District, Kenya. The use of participatory methods to understand local perceptions of disease signs, disease causes, disease ...
Occurrence of risk factors for zoonoses in kisumu city, kenya: a questionnaire survey
(2010-03)
Objective: To determine the occurrence of risk factors amongst farmers keeping livestock in Kisumu municipality, Kenya.
Methods: Thirty four contact house-holds involved in livestock keeping constituted the study group. ...
Genetic diversity and phylogeography of cassava mosaic viruses in Kenya
(2006)
Cassava is a major factor in food security across sub-Saharan Africa. However, the crop is
susceptible to losses due to biotic stresses, in particular to viruses of the genus Begomovirus
(family Geminiviridae) that cause ...
Total quality and competitive advantage of firms in the horticultural industry in Kenya
(2012-04)
The study focused on Kenya’s horticultural industry and the aspects of total quality and competitive advantage. The
available literature shows that total quality is associated with competitive advantage. However, most of ...
The Relationship between Substance Abuse, Nicotine Use and Positive and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenic Patients at Mathari Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse, 2007)
Substance abuse in 224 Kenyan schizophrenic patients was assessed using the
Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms, the Scale for the Assessment of
Positive Symptoms, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test ...