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Comparative morphology and morphometry of the olfactory mucosa in the domestic Dog and Sheep
(2008)
The qualitative and quantitative features of the olfactory mucosa of the
domestic dog and sheep were examined at light, scanning and
transmission electron microscopy. Samples were obtained from adult
and young (suckling) ...
Comparison of effects of two contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia vaccines on Lung lesions and Seroprev Alence in Cattle kept under the Maasai ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a disease of major economic
importance in many countries in sub Saharan Africa. Routine vaccination
remains the preferred option for control of the disease. The purpose of ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of trained community resource persons. the case study of the Mbooni community based nutrition programme
(2002-08)
The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of the
Community - Based Nutrition Programme's trained community resource persons
(CRPs) in Mbooni and Kisau Divisions of Makueni District. ...
Vitamin A and nutritional status of children aged 24-72 months in Nambale, Busia district, kenya: a comparative study of households with and without home gardens
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This study compared vitamin A status, nutritional status and food diversity of
children aged between 24 and 72 months, of households possessing home gardens
and those without home gardens, in Nambale Division of Busia ...
Textural characteristics of lactic fermented sweetpotato and its performance as sausage filler
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Attempts have been made to modify textural characteristics of sweetpotato by chemical and
physical treatments but no studies on the effect of lactic fermentation on its properties have
been carried out. Lactic fermentation ...
An investigation of prevalence and risk factors of Porcine Cysticercosis and human Taeniosis in Teso district, Kenya
(2005)
Cysticercosis due to Taenia solium is a disease of both public health and economic importance, which has been reported in developing countries of Africa, Asia and America. Infection in humans and pigs is a disease of the ...
An evaluation of the effects of information and technology characteristics on technology choice and adoption: The case of Striga and stemborer control technologies in maize production in western Kenya
(2009-11)
population is increasing, thus leading to increased demand for food, especially maize which
is a staple food for most of the Kenyan population. Demand for maize in Sub Saharan Africa is projected to double to 52 million ...
Pharmacological evaluation of antimicrobial ani) bioactivity of plant used in ethnomedicine and ethnoveterinary medicine in Machakos and Kitui areas, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2008-08)
The use of plants to cure diseases and relieve physical sufferings started from the earliest times of mankind's history. In Africa, 80% of the population uses traditional medicine for primary health care. Due to antimicrobial ...
Experimental solanum incanum l poisoning in sheep and goats
(2007)
Solanum incanum L. is a shrub found in many areas of Kenya. The toxicity of ripe Solanum incanum L fruits has been carried out in sheep and goats with no effect. However, unripe fruits are more abundant and goats and sheep ...
Preparation of weaning porridges from blends of cereals and sweetpotato flours
(2000)
The main objective of this study was to produce a food for infants and children that is nutritious,
low in bulk and high in energy content, from blends of cereal and sweetpotato flours. Cured
sweetpotatoes from two ...