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Diagnostic, clinical and ultrasonographic features of abdominal disease conditions in dog
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Diagnostic imaging modalities such as radiography, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy,
scintigraphy, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography have been used in
veterinary practice. Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging ...
Spatial analysis of risk factors and their effects on peste des petits ruminants control strategies in kajiado and marsabit pastoral systems of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The contribution of sheep and goats to pastoralist livelihoods and economies is limited by the frequent occurrence of small ruminant diseases such as Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). PPR, also known as ‘goat plague’, is ...
Moderate genetic variation and population fragility in black rhino (diceros bicornis michaelli) of Lake Nakuru national park
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The black rhino (Diceros bicornis) is critically endangered. Consequently, the species is managed in
parks and is often translocated to expand their range into areas where they have been extirpated.
Management of genetic ...
Evaluation Of The Role Of Mobile Phone Communication In Accessing Market Information By Horticultural Farmers In Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This study sought to evaluate the role of mobile phone communication in accessing market
information by horticultural farmers in Mwea Sub County, Kirinyaga County. In this area,
horticultural farming is a major livelihood ...
Effect of organic and inorganic nitrogen sources on growth, yield and oil content of sunflower grown in highly weathered soils of Morogoro
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Sunflower contributes about 40% of total national cooking oil requirement in Tanzania, ranking
as one of the most important cooking oil with very high nutritional value. However, its
production per unit area ranges between ...
Effect of legume integration and application of organic fertilizers on soil nutrient status and kale yield in Kabete, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Kale production in Kenya is being hindered by declining soil fertility among other factors. A study was done on ways of improving soil fertility, quality and yield of kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) in Kabete - ...
Influence of biochar amendment on the effectiveness of elite Kenyan rhizobia nodulating common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) can provide an agronomic and economically sustainable
alternative to declining soil fertility and high cost of chemical fertilizers faced by smallholder
farmers in Kenya. The aim of the ...
Assessment of changes in land use and land cover and soil erosion risk factors in Kathe-Kakai catchment, Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Soil erosion is still one of the most important land problem and most pronounced form of soil degradation in Kenya. Assessment of existing soil conservation measures and soil erosion rates, which would assist in the ...
Linking the social and the spatial in forest related conflicts:the case of Eastern Mau forest adjacent communities, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08-07)
Conflicts over natural resources are increasing in number and severity. This problem has been compounded with the increasing population and scarcities of natural resources in developing countries. Whereas studies have ...
Effect of seasonality of feed resources on dairy cattle production in coastal lowlands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
ABSTRACT
In the Coastal Lowlands of Kenya, small-scale integrated crop-livestock system is the dominant form of agricultural production. Feed quantity and quality are inadequate and rarely meets the nutrient demands of ...