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The epidemiology and control of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants in a semi-arid area of Kenya with emphasis on hypobiosis of haemonchus contortus
(1995)
A study on the epidemiological dynamics of gastrointestinal
nematodes of small ruminants was conducted in a semi-arid area of Kenya
over a period of two years. Three major trichostrongylid species were
identified; ...
Effects of different bean varieties on oviposition behaviour and fecundity of acanthoscelides i obtectus say (coleoptera: bruchidae).
(1995)
The interactions between the bean bruchid
Acanthoscelides obtectus and six bean varieties (Red haricot,
Mwitemania, Rose coco, Nyayo, Canadian wonder and Mwezi moja)
under cultivation in Kenya were studied under ...
Characterization of Mycovellosiella Phaseoli (Drummond) deighton, the causal agent of floury leaf spot and assessment of bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris l.) genotypes for its resistance
(1995)
Floury leaf spot was not known to be an important disease of beans in Kenya.
Widespread occurrence of the disease was noted in farmers field and experimental plots in
Taita hills of Taita- Taveta district. This study was ...
Studies on actinobacillus seminis as a cause of ovine epididymo-orchitis on two ranches in Machakos and Kajiado Districts of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1995)
A farmer in stony Athi, Machakos, reported testicular swellings in some rams in
his dorper flock, and was worried about their subsequent fertility. Such swellings are often
caused by contagious epididymitis and orchitis, ...
Comparison of the effects of supplementing diets of Protein Energy malnourished children at Mbooni family life training centre with milk-yellow Maize Porridge or Tempe-yellow Maize Porridge
(1995)
A prospective case control study, (a clinical trial type and interventional in nature) was carried out
at Mbooni Family Life Training Centre. Effects on weight gain, growth rate, diarrhoea experience
and rehabilitation ...
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 ...
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 ...
A morphological and endocrinological study of the male reproductive system of the thicktailed bush baby (galago garnetti)
(University of Nairobi, 1995)
Eight male thick-tailed bush babies, Ga/ago garnetti,
were used in this study. Blood samples were obtained twice
a week from each animal, for a period of eight weeks.
Serum obtained from each sample was utilized in ...
Molecular aspects of phylogenetic relationships among Trypanosoma (Nannomonas) congolense
(1995)
At least four different genotypic groups of Trypanosoma (Nannomonas)
congolense have been described based upon profiles of iso-enzymes, nucleotide
composition of the highly repetitive satellite DNA, restriction fragment ...
Effect of soil erosion on soil properties and crop response in Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1995)