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Morphologic and Morphometric Study on Anti-ulcerogenic Effects of Selected African Nightshades (Solanum Nigrum L.) Geno-types in the Rat
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Gastric ulcers are a common cause of morbidity and mortality. A gastric ulcer is defined as a peptic ulcer restricted to the gastric mucosa, induced by exposure to excessive hydrochloric acid as well as excessive pepsin ... -
Morphological analysis of the postnatally developing marsupial lung: the quokka wallaby (setonix brachyurus: macropodidae, marsupialia).
(2006)The events that take place during the postnatal morphogenesis of the lung of the quokka wallaby, Setonix brachyurus, were investigated using the light microscope and both the scanning and transmission electron microscopes. ... -
A morphological and endocrinological study of the male reproductive system of the thicktailed bush baby (galago garnetti)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, 1995)Eight male thick-tailed bush babies, Ga/ago garnetti, were used in this study. Blood samples were obtained twice a week from each animal, for a period of eight weeks. Serum obtained from each sample was utilized in ... -
A morphological and ultrastructural study of the female reproductive tract and placenta of the lesser Bushbaby (Galago senegalensis)
(Veterinary Anatomy, 2003)The histology of the reproductive tract and the ultrastructure of the chorioallantoic placenta of the lesser bushbaby (Galago senegalensis) was studied in four specimens obtained from the field and fixed promptly ... -
Morphological evaluation of spermatogenesis in Lake Magadi tilapia (Alcolapia grahami): A fish living on the edge
(University of Nairobi,Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, 2013)Spermatogenesis in Lake Magadi tilapia (Alcolapia grahami), a cichlid fish endemic to the highly alkaline and saline Lake Magadi in Kenya, was evaluated using light and transmission electron microscopy. Spermatogenesis, ... -
Morphology and boifilm studies of the Intestines of the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus).
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1994-01)Tilapia, a warm fresh-water herbivorous fish, forms a major component of the species used in tropical and subtropical aquaculture, mainly due to its fast growth, efficient use of natural feeds, resistance to diseases, ... -
The Morphology and Morphometry of the male reproductive system of Rufous Sengi (Elephantulus Rufescens).
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2009)The Morphology of the male reproductive system of rufous sengi was studied using light and electron microscopy while the testicular morphometry was studied using stereological techniques. The system consisted of ... -
Morphology, Haemolysis and Environmental sources of catalase-positive Campylobacters
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1987-09)Literature relating to the isolation, identification and importance of catalase-positive campylobacters is reviewed and the need for further work emphasized. Campylobacters have been isolated directly, or after enrichment, ... -
Morphometric And Dna Variation Of The African Catfish (Clarius Gariepinus) In Selected Cultured And Wild Populations In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study seeks to define and understand the population diversity, morphological and genetic differences of these fish in their natural habitats from which brood stock is obtained and in hatcheries in Kenya. Catfish samples ... -
Mothers Knowledge and other factors that influence selection of feeding options for infants aged 0-6 months with special emphasis on mother to child transmission of HIV in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(Mbugua, A W(2006). Mothers Knowledge and other factors that influence selection of feeding options for infants aged 0-6 months with special emphasis on mother to child transmission of HIV in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2006)In September - December 2000, a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out with an aim of identifying factors that determine selection of feeding options for infants 0-6 months attending Paediatric Demonstration ... -
Multi-output Technical Efficiency of Production of Western Kenya Agricultural Households: an Econometric Approach
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Multiple Disease Resistance and Agronomic Performance of Inter-racial Beans Developed Through Marker-assisted Gamete Selection
(university of nairobi, 2019)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important legume crop and the main source of dietary protein for urban and rural populations in Eastern and Central Africa. However, its productivity in this region is among ... -
Multiple Risk Factors Influence Occurrence Of Gumboro Disease Outbreaks In Vaccinated Broilers In Kwale District Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, 2011-04)Infectious bursal disease (IBD), an economically important viral disease of chicken was first encountered in Kenya in 1991. Despite vaccinations done to control the disease, outbreaks occur in vaccinated birds. Factors ... -
Multiple typing of salmonella livingstone by biotyping, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and plasmid profile analysis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Microbiology, 1987-09)Seventy one isolates of Salmonella livingstone were analysed for homogenuity using biotyping, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and plasmid profile analysis. Biotyping distinguished Salmonella livingstone isolates ... -
n Vitro Antiploriferative Activity, Phytochemical Composition and Toxicity Studies of Fagaropsis Angolensis and Prunus Africana Crude Extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Antiproliferative and Cytotoxicity screening models are the preliminary methods for selection of active plant extracts against cancer. Fagaropsis angolensis (FA) and Prunus africana (PA) have wide ranging ethno medicinal ... -
Natural Manuring By Elephants In The Tsavo National Park, Kenya
(University of Oxford,Department of Zoology, 1977-07)Elephants 1n the Tsavo (East) National Park make up about 70% of the large mammal biomass and have been estimated to consume approximately 10% of annual primary production. In the first part of this thesis the role of ... -
Nature and sources of agricultural information and preferred channels of communication to small holder commercial broiler farmers: a case of Ruiru district of Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The major objective of this research was to determine the nature and sources of agricultural information available to smallholder commercial broiler farmers and identify communication channels most preferred in improving ... -
Nematode survey in Busia and Bungoma districts and the response of three tobacco varieties to infection by meloidogyne spp. on clay and sandy soils under field and pot plant studies
(1984)Plant-parasitic nematodes in the tobacco-growing areas of Busia and Bungoma districts were identified, and the response of three commercial tobacco varieties to increasing initial population densities of rootknot nematodes, ... -
A new approach to hatchery sanitation: isolation and control of pathogenic bacteria associated with deaths in hatching chicks
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1986)Investigations have revealed Large microbial populations in many hatcheries despite the application of various sanitary measures.Many of the pathogenic organisms which affect the eggs, embryos and hatched chicks may be ...