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Mammary gland infections in free-range goats in Kenya

Munyua, S.J.; Mutiga, E.R.; Thaiya, A.G.; Maina, K. (1992)

In the recent years interest in keeping dairy goat has increased and does capable of producing 8 I itres of milk/day are becoming common. With this increase In production there is inevitably a greater risk of rnastitis. ...

Application of ultrasonography in prevalence studies of hydatid cysts in goats in north-western Turkana, Kenya and Toposaland, southern Sudan

E.M, Njoroge; P.M.F, Mbithi; J.M, Gathuma; T.M, Wachira (2000)

Application of ultrasonography in prevalence studies of hydatid cysts in goats in north-western Turkana, Kenya and Toposaland, southern Sudan. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 67:251-255 A study was done to ...

prevalence and economic importance of fasciolosis in cattle, sheep and goats in kenya

Ombui, J N; Maingi, N; Kithuka, J M; Njeruh, F M (2004)

A 10 year (1990-1999) retrospective study using post mortem records was carried out at Veterinary Department Headquarters Kabete to determine the prevalence and economic importance of fasciolosis in cattle, goats and sheep ...

Use of Dry Land Tree Species (Prosopis juliflora) Seed Pods as Supplement Feed for Goats in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands of Kenya

Kipchirchir, Koech, O; Ngugi, Kinuthia, R.; Wahome, R.G (2011)

Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the potential of incorporating Prosopis juliflora seed pods into typical dry land livestock production systems to minimize feed scarcity during the dry seasons and avoiding ...

Anthelmintic resistance amongst sheep and goats in Kenya

Wanyangu, S W; Bain, R K; Rugutt, M K; Nginyi, J M; Mugambi, J M (University of Nairobi., 1996)

Faecal egg count reduction tests (FECRT) and larval cultures were used to assess the prevalence of anthelmintic resistance amongst sheep and goats on farms served by Kenya's five regional Veterinary Investigation Laboratories. ...

Accuracy of an anaemia scoring chart applied on goats in sub-humid Kenya and its potential for control of Haemonchus contortus infections

Ejlertsen, M; Githigia, S M; Otieno, R O; Thamsborg, S M (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 ...