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Factors affecting reproductive performance of range-fed beef cows at Athi River Ranch; Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
A study of breed and environmental factors, both
internal and external, affecting calving interval of range-fed
beef cattle was conducted at Athi River ranch in Kenya.
Breeding females comprised the Boran, the small ...
Effects of burning on diet quality and associated production systems of cattle and goats in acacia savannahs of Kenya
(1985)
A one-year study on the seasonal effects of burning on the dietary
nutrition of cattle and goats was conducted at Kiboko from March 1982 to
March 1983. Four esophageally fistulated heifers and two goats were
utilized ...
A study of making concentrated starter culture for Mala production in Kenya with special emphasis on small scale manufacturers
(University of Nairobi, 1989)
The overall objective of this study was to produce a bulk concentrated mala culture for use
directly producers. culturing composed in mala production by small scale mala 'Mala' is a sour milk product obtained by pausterised ...
The critical period for heed competition in potato (Solanum tuberosum l.)
(1983)
This thesis reports on experimental work carried out on Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) during the 1980-81 short rains and 1981 long rains. The work was conducted at Kabete, Faculty of Agriculture Field Station, located ...
Partial characterization of the Antigens of Cysticercus Bovis
(1987)
Although the modes oj! transmission of Cysticercus bovis to cattle and Taenia saginata to man have been known for a number of years, bovine cysticercosis and human taeniasis still exist as a world-wide problem.
The magnitude ...
Occurrence of bovine leptospirosis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1983-04)
Bovine leptospirosis is a worldwide problem and is of economlc
importance. The losses are due to abortions, stillbirths,
infertility, reduced weight galns, decreased milk production and
death. The disease in cattle may ...
The marketing of sheep and goats from two pastoral systems in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
The problem of sub-optimal offtake of sheep and boats
from the maasai production system is investigated. The study
uses a comparative approach, taking the Baringo livestock
production system as an example from which ...
The level and determinants of rural saving among small-scale farmers:the case of Mumias sugar-cane outgrowers
(University of Nairobi, 1981-03)
This study aimed at estimating the saving residual capacities
among the Mumias sugar-cane farmers. The study also focused on the
possible determinants of the saving residual of these farmers. The
possible determinants ...
The influence of temperature on infection of rhynchosporium secalis on resistant and susceptible barley varieties!
(1987)
The upsurge of barley scald has been of much concern to barley growers, breeders and pathologists in Kenya. Yield losses due to scald average 30% though losses upto 52% have been recorded. Varieties released in the past ...