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The structure, dynamics and changes of' the Amboseli Ecosystem
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1973)Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, which covers some 3000 km2 of southern Kenya, was ecologically undescribed at the commencement of study. This fact, coupled with its economic importance as a natural resource and widespread ... -
A toxicological investigation of catha edulis forsk (miraa)
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1973)Forsk, also known as Miraa, grows in the Eastern part of the African corrt inent from Ethiopia to South Africa. The young twigs of this p'larrb are nnsticated to give a central stimulant effect. The leaves, .shcct.s and ... -
Pathogenesis of trypanosoma congelense infection in Bovine
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The chemical and physical nature of the Leaf Surface Of Coffee Arabica L. with Special Reference to its significance in Foliar Nutrition
(University of Bristol.,Department of Agricu'ture and Holticulture,, 1973-09)A study has been made of the chemical and physical nature of the leaf surface of Coffea arabica L., with special rererence to foliar nutrition. Glasshouse and field-grown plants of cvs.SL28/5134 were used far the investigation. ... -
Experimental east coast fever study of clinical signs hematology biochemistry.
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Socio-economic consequences of intra-rural migration
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1974)Intra-rural migration is not an insignificant phenomenon. Apart from being fairly substantial, it has also positive and negative effects on the migrantrs farming performance and on the agricultural economy as a ... -
Manganese Nutrition of the pig
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Husbandry, Michigan State University, 1974)Four experiments involving 104 pigs were conducted to study different aspects of manganese (Mn) nutrition in swine. In the first experiment, a basal diet (16.2 ppm Mn) and basal diet supplemented with 10 ppm of Mn from ... -
A Simulation Analysis Of Policies For The Northern Colombia Beef Cattle Industry
(University of Nairobi.Department of Agricultural Economics, 1974)The Atlantic Coast of northern Colombia (known as the Costa) supports between 40 and 50 percent of Colombia's cattle population and, with easy access to domestic and world markets, is the most important of Colombia's ... -
Some aspects of production and marketing of sunflower in Kenya
(Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1974)This thesis is mainly the outcome of a field survey based on administration of questionnaire, verbal interviews as well as on-the-spot observation and analysis or available published information. The first task was to ... -
Pathogenesis and Pathology of Bovine petechial fever (Ondiri disease) in cattle
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Observation on Waterhole use by wild game in Tsavo National Park
(University of NairobiBepartment of Biology of Consevation, 1974)The pattern of waterhoLe utilization was established for the 24-hours of the day and for the dry and rainy seasons. The utilization of artificial waterholes was dominated by the small ... -
The influence of phosphorus fertilizers, population density and variety on growth, yield and root quality of carrot (daucuse arota Linn.)
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1974)The effects of phosphorus fertilizers (0, 92 and 184 kg P205/ha) and population density (666,666, 444,444 and 333,333 plants/ha) on the growth yield and root qu~litj of Nantes and Chantenay carrots were evaluated on ... -
Drying of Pyrethrum Flowers
(University of Nairobi.Department of Agriculture, 1974)Pyrethrum is the fourth largest export commodity, for Kenya and one which today earns the country £5 ,000,000 annually. It is grown at high. altitudes in Nyanza, Central and Rift Valley Provinces, picked and dried on ... -
Nutritional Patterns (dietary And Eaxtra-Dietary) In Pregnancy, Lactation' And Childhood Among The Abasamia.
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1974)Experimental investigations have indicated that though some compounds contained in natural products used s food or medicine do not show any acute poisoning symptoms, they may produce illness in the subject a long time ... -
Effect of parasitic Bdellovibrio and predatory protozoa on survival of cowpea Rhizobium in culture and laboratory soil
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The nutritive value of some Kenya feedstuffs and the effect of protein and energy rich concentrate supplementation on the utilization of chloris gayana tray by wether sheep.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1974)The need to study the nutritive value of local livestock feeds in the tropics is advocated in section 1. That field of study was felt to be the more important in tropical countries where production from the domiciled ... -
The diffusion of hybrid maize in Western Kenya
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Aluminium species in soil solution and their effects on Rhizobium inoculation and root growth of field beans (phaseolus vulgaris L.) cv "rosecoco"
(Soil Science, Universoty of Nairobi, 1975)Nutrient solution experiments were conducted in l a greenhouse to determine the effect of aluminium and i pH on root growth and Rh i 20b i urn inoculation of field beans (Phaseo1 us vulgaris L. > cv "Roseco.o". Nutrient ... -
Assessment Of The Impact Of The Diversification' And Intensification Programme In Kyaggwe District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 1975)In view of increasing Robusta Coffee Marketing Limitations and persistent failure to make any Substantial rise in cotton production a diversification and intensification programme was deemed necessary to make a ... -
Disseminated intravascular coagulation in the canine
(Faculty of Agriculture.Colorado State University, 1975)A panel of tests was selected and evaluated for the diagnosis of di s s e rrrin at.ed intravascular coagulation (DIC). The cr;iteria used in the selection of these tests was that they collectively rnu at be accurate, ...