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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Associated Factors in Zebu Calves Among Pastoralists in Isiolo County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Helminthosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by nematodes, cestodes and trematodes, which causes sub-optimal production, reproduction, early culling, work capacity, extra cost of treatment, reduced market values of ...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Meat Hygiene Among Slaughterhouse Workers and Meat Traders in Bosaso District Puntland State of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Most developing countries like Somalia have a challenge of widespread occurrence of meat related diseases due to inadequacy of laws on safety, practices of handling meat and sanitation conditions, weaknesses in regulatory ...
Effect of Supplementary Sprinkler Irrigation on Growth and Yield of French Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) in Semi-arid Muvumba Valley, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study was conducted in semi-arid area of Muvumba valley, Nyagatare District, Eastern Province of
Rwanda. This work was formulated with the aim of assessing the effect of supplementary sprinkler
irrigation on growth ...
Brachiaria Brizantha Cv. Xaraes Yields and Soil Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Fertilized Humic Nitisols of Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study evaluated the effects of organic and inorganic soil fertilization on forage grass
(Brachiaria brizantha cv. xaraes) yields, soil N availability, and soil greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions in Central Kenya. A field ...
Quality Characteristics and Consumer Exposure to Sulphur Dioxide From Fruit-based Nonalcoholic Beverages Commercially Traded in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
A diversity of fruit based non- alcoholic beverages, locally produced, and imported are sold and consumed in Kenya. The choice preservative for these beverages is Sulphur dioxide, making it one of the potential causes of ...
Genotypic Response to Striga (Striga Hermonthica) Infestation in Wild Relatives and Landraces of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor ) and the Introgression of the Resistance Into Cultivated Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Sorghum is the second most important cereal crop in Kenya after maize, grown on an area of 117000 ha -1 with about 144000 tonnes being produced annually. Striga hermonthica is among the major causes of sorghum yield loss ...
Development of Finger Millet-amaranth Based Weaning Porridge Flour Enriched With Edible Cricket Scapsipedus Icipe
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Globally, there is growing interest to integrate nutrient–dense foods such as insect flour into food products to achieve nutritional goals and address food insecurity. Though cereal–based porridge is widely consumed in ...
Etiology, Prevalence, Risk Factors and Pathological Lesions Associated With Canine Cutaneous Myiasis in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
A cross-sectional study of canine cutaneous myiasis (CCM) was conducted from March to August, 2021 in eight sub-counties of Kitui County, Kenya. The aim of the study was to determine the etiology, prevalence, risk factors ...
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 ...
Evaluation of Effects of Capsaicin in Suppression of Plant Pathogens in Tomatoes
(2022)
Chilies contain an active component known as capsaicin. It is hydrophobic and is the main capsaicinoid. Due to this component, chilies have obtained certain bioactive components such as antioxidants, phenolic and anti-microbial ...