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Organochlorine pesticides in swine tissues and the effect of dieldrin on the progesterone profile in gilts
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi,, 1992)This study was carried out to investigate the levels of organochlorine pesticide residues in swine tissues, and the effect of dieldrin on the progesterone profile of the estrous cycle of gilts. In the first part, the ... -
Organochlorine pesticides residues in fish and sediment from lake Naivasha
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2011)The main objective of this study was to identify and determine the levels of organochlorine pesticides residues in fish and sediment from Lake Naivasha and to evaluate the toxicological implications of their presence. A ... -
Original communication: the role of street foods in the dietary pattern of two low-income groups in Nairobi
(Nature Publishing GroupDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2001)Objectives: To examine the frequency of street food consumption of people living in low-income settlements in Nairobi and the role of street foods in their daily diet and to reveal why people consume street foods rather ... -
Outcome of drug management of patients with aids-related Kaposi's Sarcoma in a referral hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health Pharmacology, 2007)Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is the most common malignant complication in patients suffering from human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. It was recognized in 1994, that the tumour was caused by infection with a human ... -
Outcropping and yield prediction studies in grain amaranths
(Agriculture, 1989)Outcropping and yield prediction study.. were conducted in four populations of grain amaranth, populations 1008 and 1024 ( hypochondriacs) nd 1034 and 434 (cruentus). The studies were conducted at Kabete Campus ot the ... -
Overweight and obesity in association with diet and physical activity among school going children aged 10-12 years in Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition Technology, 2010)Unconfirmed reports suggest increasing levels of obesity and chronic diseases related to overnutrition among urban children in Kenya. This poses the problem of the double burden of disease and malnutrition, which if not ... -
Parboiling And Soaking Of Cassava To Reduce Cyanide Contents Of Crisps
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) crisps have become an increasingly popular snack in urban Kenya. Processing is however mainly confined informal on the streets, although recently a few small-medium enterprises have been ... -
Partial characterization of the Antigens of Cysticercus Bovis
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1987)Although the modes oj! transmission of Cysticercus bovis to cattle and Taenia saginata to man have been known for a number of years, bovine cysticercosis and human taeniasis still exist as a world-wide problem. The magnitude ... -
Participation In Contract Farming And Its Effects On Technical Efficiency And Income Of Vegetable Farmers In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Contract farming is becoming popular in most developing countries. Most African farmers operate relatively smaller farm sizes and are resource-poor, characterized by poor access to farm and financial inputs and operate ... -
Participation in Milk Processing and Its Effect on Profitability of the Dairy Enterprise Among Smallholder Farmers: the Case of Kikima Dairy Cooperative Society in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The role of the dairy sector in Kenya with respect to the creation of employment, food & nutrition security cannot be overlooked. Smallholder farmers rely on it as their source of livelihood. The sector is however faced ... -
Participation of rural communities in management and conservation of rangeland resources: the case of Elodaya project, Sudan
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1997)The study was carried out to determine the roles of community participation in management and conservation of rangelands and the socio-economic impact of Elodaya project on the local communities using direct interviews ... -
Participatory assessment of livestock marketing in Loima division, Turkana District, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2004)A participatory study was conducted in Loima Division of Turkana District, Kenya, to assess livestock marketing. It was aimed at generating information that could be used in redesigning or modifying plans for viable ... -
A participatory epidemiologic study of contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia in Lapur division Turkana district, Kenya
(Department of public health, pharmacology & toxicology, 2003)A participatory study of the epidemiology of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) (loukoi) was carried out in Lapur Division of Turkana District in four grazing groups (Adakars) namely, Narakibuk, Ng'isaricho, Ikong ... -
Participatory epidemiology of common diseases with special reference to cryptosporidiosis in dairy calves and children attending health facilities in Malindi district, coast province, kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Cryptosporidium is an important parasite that causes a potentially life-threatening disease in immunocomprornised individuals worldwide. The disease also contributes significantly to morbidity among calves and children ... -
Participatory evaluation of sweet potato varieties response to virus infection in central Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2008)Sweet potato is an important food and cash crop grown by small holder farmers but its productivity is limited by sweet potato virus disease (SPVD). Farmers' lack of disease free vines and inadequate knowledge on ... -
Participatory market research in business planning for private pastoral veterinary practice in Turkana district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2003)Little information is available on methodology to privatise the delivery of animal health services in pastoral areas. This thesis describes the use of participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools in market research necessary ... -
Pasteurella Multocida in indigenous chickens and ducks in Kenya:- A study of carrier status,susceptibility,molecular diagnosis and pathogenesis.
(University of Nairobi,Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology,, 2004-06)Scavenging indigenous bird constitute over 70 % of poultry in Kenya and contributing 71% of the total egg and poultry meat produced in the country. Pasteurella multocida causes fowl cholera, a disease of economic importance ... -
Pastoral community learning experiences on natural resource conservation and governance: A Case study of Il Ngwesi Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, 2013)Management of livestock-wildlife-environment interface presents a big challenge in the integration of development and environmental conservation in Sub-Sahara Africa. This study focuses Il Ngwesi Group Ranch Conservancy ...