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Product Quality Characteristics of Solar Dried Chilli Products
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Chilli is an important commercial crop grown worldwide and used as a condiment, culinary supplement, or vegetable. It's mainly consumed as a dried chilli powder and in other forms such as whole green and red chillies, ...
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Acute Oral Toxicity and Phytochemical Study of Maerua Triphylla a. Rich. (Capparidaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and opioids are used in the management of inflammation and pain. However, the use of these drugs is limited by cost, adverse effects, and the reappearance ...
Spermatogonial Stem Cell Culture, Transfection, and Intra-testicular Transplantation as a Preliminary Tool Towards Obtaining Genetic Modification of Kenyan Galla Goat
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are the germline stem cells responsible for continuous spermatogenesis. The continuous production of spermatozoa relies on the capacity of SSCs to undergo self-renewal to maintain a reservoir ...
Determinants of Profit Efficiency of Camel Milk Traders in Five Counties in Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Camel milk is a major source of both revenue and nutrition for pastoral communities in
Northern Kenya. However, despite the existence of significant trade in camel milk in the
region, the estimation of traders’ profit ...
Molecular Characterization of Circulating Foot and Mouth Disease Virusserotypes a, Sat1 and Sat2 in Kenya From 2019 to 2020 in Relation to the Vaccine
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a contagious disease of cloven-hooved domestic and susceptible wild animals. Repeated FMD cases are reported annually throughout the country despite vaccinations being carried out. This has ...
Efficacy of Long-acting Oxytetracycline in Treating Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia and Potential for Carrier Status in Treated Cattle
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia (CBPP) is currently one of the most important diseases affecting cattle in Sub-Saharan Africa with great economic implications. It causes restrictions in trade, loss of productivity and ...
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity, Cytotoxicity and Phytochemical Composition of Ocimum Americanum L (Lamiaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Estimates by the World Health Organization indicates that 80 % of the global population use herbal medicines for prophylaxis and curative purposes. In rural Kenya, Traditional Medicine is the primary source of healthcare, ...
Prevalence of Brucella in Milk Produced Under Open and Zero-grazing Systems in Rwanda and Risk of Exposure Among Milk Consumers in Cattle-keeping Households
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Studies on Brucella prevalence in milk produced in Rwanda are limited. Brucellosis knowledge among cattle farmers and the risk of exposure to Brucella through milk consumption are, also, poorly documented. A study was, ...
Effect of Calcium Nutrition on Yield, Jelly Seed and Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is an important fruit in Kenya for domestic and export markets. However, farmers attain low yields and suffer significant post-harvest losses. Physiological disorders, among them jelly seed, ...
Estimates of Human Cases of Dog Bites and Public Health Burden of Dog Bites in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Dog bite is a prevalent but, underreported problem in the developing world. It’s almost always associated with rabies.
Rabies, a disease of ancient times, continues to cause untold suffering and death in most of the ...