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Estimation of runoff volumes and peak rates from rural catchments in Kenya
(1994)
The estimation of runoff volumes and peak rates of runoff
was carried out in two rural catchments in Kenya. The
catchments viz., Sambret (7.02 km2) and Lagan (5.44 km2) lie
in the headwaters of the lake victoria drainage ...
Determination of economically optimal rates of Fertilizer use and implications in Irish potato production in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1995)
This study is on determination of economically optimal fertilizer rates in Irish
potato production for four agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in Kenya, namely Upper
Midland-2 (UM2), Lower Highland-3 (LH3), Lower Highland-I ...
Thermal and metabolic adaptations to heat and exercise in two East African herbivores, the domestic donkey (equus asinus asinus) and the one-humped camel (camelus dromedarius
(1990)
In this study, thermal and metabolic adaptations
to heat and exercise have been investigated in the two
species during treadmill running at speeds between 0-
15 km.h-1 and on gradients between 0-70• An open
flow system ...
Contribution of fruits and vegetables to dietary intakes of vitamins A and C, and iron in children 3-5 years old, district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
A cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out in
Bomet district, from December, 1996 to the beginning of March,
1997, a period during which availability of fruits and vegetables
in the district were considered ...
Evaluation of 4-aminopyridine and yohimbine for the antagonism of xylazine hydrochloride in small East Africa.N goats
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
There is no information available about the antagonism of xylazine by 4- aminopyridine and yohimbine
in goats. This study was therefore designed to determine the optimal dose regimes of 4-
aminopyridine and yohimbine for ...
Effect of poultry waste and grain sorghum supplements on utilization of range hay by small East African goats
(University of Nairobi, 1995)
A feeding study was conducted to determine the effect of varying levels of poultry
waste (Pw) and grain sorghum (Gs) on dry matter intake (OMI) and ill vivo dry matter
digestibility (lVDMO) of low-quality range hay fed ...
Water conservation and crop production under two agroforestry systems: a Laikipia district case study
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
The influence of Plectranthus barbatus live fence and
GreviIlea robusta trees on soil moisture and crop
production was explored for two growing seasons
(October - January 1990/91 and March - August, 1991)
at Matanya, ...
The effect of No3-N on Nodulation, dry matter yield and n2 fixed by Calliandra Calothyrsus
(1999)
Calliandra calothyrsus Meissn. is a fast- growing leguminous tree which has
been introduced to many tropical regions, including Kenya where it is used in
agroforestry systems for fu elwood, soil improvement, reforestation ...
Development and performance of a toolframe for mechanical sugarcane stool destruction
(1990)
A toolframe on which a pair of disc gangs, two mouldboard
plough bottoms and four disc coulters could be attached, was
designed and fabricated. The design was based on estimated draught
and power requirements as given ...
Reproductive performance of dairy cows and heifers in Kiambu District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
This thesis describes an investigation into reproductive performance of cows and
heifers on smallholder dairy farms in Kiambu District, Kenya. The objectives of the study
were to describe reproductive management, to ...