Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM)
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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 ... -
Assessment of Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour and Preferences for Value-added Sweet Potato Products: a Case of Homabay and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is bio-fortified with vitamin A and is therefore highly promoted for its contribution to the fight against vitamin A deficiency (VAD). It is predominantly consumed in rural areas where ... -
Studies on Preventive and Curative Ethnoveterinary Remedies Applied by the Rendille/ariml and Gabra Communities of Marsabit District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)This study was undertaken to take stock of the existing traditional veterinary knowledge and practices among the Rendille/Ariaal and Gabra ethnic groups of Marsabit District and to determine the antibacterial activity ... -
Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes Using Host Resistance, Organic Amendments and Biocontrol Agents in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, potato cyst nematodes species (Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are characterized by their invasive nature, efficient adaptability in most environments, and vast spread in potato fields. Given the ... -
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Acute Oral Toxicity and Phytochemical Study of Maerua Triphylla a. Rich. (Capparidaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and opioids are used in the management of inflammation and pain. However, the use of these drugs is limited by cost, adverse effects, and the reappearance ... -
Product Quality Characteristics of Solar Dried Chilli Products
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Chilli is an important commercial crop grown worldwide and used as a condiment, culinary supplement, or vegetable. It's mainly consumed as a dried chilli powder and in other forms such as whole green and red chillies, ... -
Estimates of Human Cases of Dog Bites and Public Health Burden of Dog Bites in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Dog bite is a prevalent but, underreported problem in the developing world. It’s almost always associated with rabies. Rabies, a disease of ancient times, continues to cause untold suffering and death in most of the ... -
Prevalence of Brucella in Milk Produced Under Open and Zero-grazing Systems in Rwanda and Risk of Exposure Among Milk Consumers in Cattle-keeping Households
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Studies on Brucella prevalence in milk produced in Rwanda are limited. Brucellosis knowledge among cattle farmers and the risk of exposure to Brucella through milk consumption are, also, poorly documented. A study was, ... -
Spermatogonial Stem Cell Culture, Transfection, and Intra-testicular Transplantation as a Preliminary Tool Towards Obtaining Genetic Modification of Kenyan Galla Goat
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are the germline stem cells responsible for continuous spermatogenesis. The continuous production of spermatozoa relies on the capacity of SSCs to undergo self-renewal to maintain a reservoir ... -
An Ex-ante Assessment of the Socio-ecological Implications of Communal Land Certification in Pastoral Areas of the Borana Zone in Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Land is the main platform for livelihood sourcing for many communities in Sub Saharan Africa. It is however becoming scarce owing to many factors that include the growing human population, land degradation and climate ...
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