Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM)
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Caregivers Food-water Handling Practices, Knowledge and Prevalence of Food-water Borne Diseases in Chidren (1-5 Years) of Yatta, Kenya: a Case of Sand Dams
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The building of sand dams is the elected course of action to remedy the dry conditions. Sand dam creation in Yatta is depends on local expertise in harvesting, sieving, storage of water. This study aimed at assessing ... -
Aflatoxin Exposure of Lactating Mother-child Pairs and Nutritional Status of Breastfeeding Children 0-6 Months in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Aflatoxins are fungal metabolites, once ingested in food, are detoxified in the liver and transferred into breast milk, urine and tissues. Their accumulation in the body can lead to malnutrition, aflatoxicosis, or cancer ... -
Influence of Soil Physico-chemical Parameters on Nematode Communities in Banana-grevillea Robusta Agroforestry Systems in Kirinyaga, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Banana remains an essential crop mainly cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions. In Africa, its production is carried out by small scale farmers under different cropping systems for both home consumption and ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites, Anthelmintic Use and Resistance in Selected Sheep Farms in Kasarani, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The adverse effects of gastrointestinal parasitic infection have resulted in low productivity of sheep in Kenya. As a result, farmers relied on anthelmintic therapy that may lead to occurrence of anthelmintic resistance. ... -
Determinants of Profit Efficiency of Camel Milk Traders in Five Counties in Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Camel milk is a major source of both revenue and nutrition for pastoral communities in Northern Kenya. However, despite the existence of significant trade in camel milk in the region, the estimation of traders’ profit ... -
Effects of Rate and Timing of Nitrogen Application on Growth and Yield of Seedcane (Saccharum Spp)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Nitrogen (N) is among the most important crop nutrient. Numerous metabolic activities, particularly those involved with crop growth, such as tillering and stalk elongation, rely on N. N deficiency reduces light interception ... -
Analysis of Extent and Effects of Mobile Phone Use on Productivity of Climate-smart Horticulture Farmers in Taita-taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Horticulture farmers continue to experience climate change-related problems despite advancement in technologies such as mobile phones. Currently, mobile phone is the most commonly used tool in communication. Previous studies ... -
Potential of Metarhizium Anisopliae in the Management of Tomato Borer (Tuta Absoluta) Infesting Tomato
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Greenhouse experiments were conducted consisting of 5 treatments: Metarhizium anisopliae (6.0 x 103 cfu /ml) formulated with Nonylphenol ethoxylate, Metarhizium anisopliae (6.0 x 103 cfu /ml) conidia alone, Nonylphenol ... -
Dietary Practices and Nutritional Status of Children 0-24 Months Attending Daycare Centres in Naivasha
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Parents of most young children in Naivasha, leave their children in day care centres while their working on flower farms to earn a living. Poverty and various economic factors limit the quality of nutrition and the amount ... -
Efficacy of Hexanal Treatment on the Physical and Biochemical Attributes and Shelf Life of Mango
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Mango is a perishable fruit with a limited shelf life once ripe, resulting in significant postharvest losses. The objectives of this study are to determine the efficacy of hexanal treatment in prolonging the shelf life of ... -
Distribution and Genetic Diversity of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus, Associated Whitefly Vectors and the Response of Selected Tomato Varieties to the Virus
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an important fruiting vegetable cultivated worldwide because of it’s commercial and high nutritional value. In Kenya, tomato is predominantly cultivated by small scale farmers but its ... -
Cultural Practices, Exclusive Breastfeeding and Nutrition Status Among Children 0–12 Months in Voinjama District, Liberia
(University of nairobi, 2022)The health of women and children has been a target for United Nations World Health Organization. For instance, the health and nutrition status of children under six months solely depends on exclusive breastfeeding where ... -
The Adoption of E-commerce and the Competitive Advantage of Carrefour Supermarkets During Covid 19 Pandemic in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The rise of e-commerce has had a significant impact on businesses across all sectors. Organizations are actively seeking change in order to harness the advantages of these digital advances in order to reap the benefits of ... -
Identification of Striga Resistance in Sorghum Landraces From Eritrea Using Molecular and Invitro Methods
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Striga hermonthica is the main biological constriant hampering sorghum output in several regions of sub-Saharan Africa including Eritrea. Striga hermonthica, endemic parasitic weed of sub-Saharan Africa is steadily ... -
Dynamic Capabilities and Performance of the Small and Medium Enterprises in the Manufacturing Sector in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Within the last decade, more and more researchers have asserted that a company's strategy and the generation of value revolve around its dynamic capabilities. Small and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) help Kenya's economy ... -
Efficacy of Long-acting Oxytetracycline in Treating Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia and Potential for Carrier Status in Treated Cattle
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia (CBPP) is currently one of the most important diseases affecting cattle in Sub-Saharan Africa with great economic implications. It causes restrictions in trade, loss of productivity and ... -
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity, Cytotoxicity and Phytochemical Composition of Ocimum Americanum L (Lamiaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Estimates by the World Health Organization indicates that 80 % of the global population use herbal medicines for prophylaxis and curative purposes. In rural Kenya, Traditional Medicine is the primary source of healthcare, ... -
Studies on Ethnopharmacology, Antimicrobial Activity and Toxicity of Catha Edulis (Vahl.) Forssk.ex Endl. (Celestraceae) in Sprague Dawley Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Catha edulis (Vahl.) Forssk. ex Endl. (Celastraceae) is a plant which is predominantly used for its euphoretic and stimulant actions. Other indigenous uses of the plant which have been reported include; treatment of ... -
Reducing Synchronizing Prostaglandin F2α Dosage in Dairy Goats for Enhanced Goat Artificial Insemination Uptake in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Dairy goat farming is rising globally as an alternate climate smart livestock. This rise is attributed to its high drought and heat resilience, less methane emission and better disease resistance. According to KNBS (2019), ... -
Molecular Characterization of Circulating Foot and Mouth Disease Virusserotypes a, Sat1 and Sat2 in Kenya From 2019 to 2020 in Relation to the Vaccine
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a contagious disease of cloven-hooved domestic and susceptible wild animals. Repeated FMD cases are reported annually throughout the country despite vaccinations being carried out. This has ...
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