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Mineral profile in the plasma of free ranging camels (Came/us dromedarius) in Kenya
(2006)
The levels of important macro and trace minerals were
assessed in the plasma of lactating camels kept by pastoralists
in Kenya. The average plasma Ca and Na concentrations were
below while mean concentration for K, P, ...
Effect of Mineral Supplement on Plasma Minerals Concentration of Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Kenya
(2006)
A study was conducted in Ngurunit and Kargi locations of Marsabit district, Kenya to determine the effect of mineral
supplementation on plasma minerals concentration of camels. Two mineral supplements were formulated; one ...
Impediments in the War Against HIV/AIDS among the Rural and Urban Poor in Kenya
(LUISSO, 2006)
Kenya has declared war on the HIV/AIDS pandemic. But a victory in any war is often
achieved when those managing the war possess unity of purpose, a common set of
deeply cherished values and, above all, a conscience large ...
Accuracy of an anaemia scoring chart applied on goats in sub-humid Kenya and its potential for control of Haemonchus contortus infections
(Elsevier, 2006-11)
We tested the practical application of an anaemia scoring chart (the FAMACHA© chart) as a method for controlling Haemonchus contortus in goats kept under smallholder conditions in a sub-humid area of Central Kenya. The ...
Productivity of Indigenous and Exotic Cattle on Kenya Ranches
(2006)
A comparison of productivity and adaptability of indigenous (Boran and Small East African Zebu) and the exotic (Sahiwal and Ayrshire) cattle on Kenyan ranches located in semi-arid areas of the Rift Valley Provinces was ...
Evaluation of alternative health interventions against sarcoptic mange and gastro-intestinal nematodes in smallholder pig herds in Kenya
(2006)
A study to evaluate alternative health interventions for the control of sarcoptic mange and gastro-intestinal nematodes in smallholder pig herds was carried out in Kikuyu Division of Kiambu District, Kenya between August ...
Overview of agri-SMEs and the process to find success stories in Kenya and Vietnam - Working paper, English version
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Impact of Traditional Farming Practices on Nutrient Balances in Smallholder Farming Systems of Nakuru District, Kenya
(2006)
The smallholder farmers have not been influenced by the “Green Revolution” as they have
continued with the practice of non-use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and genetically modified
organisms. These inherent ...
Dynamics of development of late blight [Phytophthora infestans] in potato, and comparative resistance of cultivars in the highland tropics
(2006)
Host resistance is an important component for the management of late blight [Phytophthora infestans] on
potato, in the highland tropics, where effective fungicide use is limited because of the cost of application. ...