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Carbonization and briquetting of sawdust for use in domestic cookers
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
Sawdust represents a considerable amount of energy that
is currently under-utilized. With an appropriate
thermodynamic process this by-product can be converted into
charcoal briquettes suitable for domestic use. In this ...
An epidemiological study of ascites in broiler birds in the periurban areas of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Inability to achieve self-sufficiency in food production,
especially protein, in Kenya has necessitated the need to improve
agricultural productivity. As a result, poultry production is being
used to meet this food ...
An economic analysis of small scale french bean production in Central Province of Kenya
(1992)
In this study small scale French bean production systems
ln the major growing areas in Kenya are analyzed. The main
purpose being to identify the problems causing low yields and
to suggest possible ways of overcomming ...
Effect of seasonal changes in soli moisture, atmospheric humidity, ambient temperature and radiation on shoot water status, growth and yield of four clones of tea, camellia sinensis l
(1991)
Studies on the effects of soil moisture, ambient temperature,
atmospheric humidity and radiation on the yields of four commercial
Kenyan tea clones were undertaken. The experiment was laid out in
an established tea field ...
Weaning practices and nutritional value of commonly used weaning diets in peri-urban communities in Kumasi, Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
The period of weaning is very important in determining
the nutritional status of infants, since malnutrition in
children under the age of five years starts mainly during the
weaning period. International guidelines ...
Sow responses to varying feeding panes of sorghum based diets
(1998)
Two studies were done to assess the influence of feeding
levels of sorghum based diets on reproduction in primiparous sows.
The first study was conducted to asses the effect of replacing
maize w i th sorghum in p i q ...
Predictors for mortality from acute undifferentiated neontal calf diarrhea
(1992-02)
A prospective study involving 77 neonatal calves was carried
out to determine which factors in management, physical status and
laboratory findings at time of presentation to the clinic might
help to predict wether a ...
Quality Factors Affecting the Value of Beef in Kenya: An Assessrnent of Relevant Attributes and Altemate Methodologies
(1997)
In order to idem% and estimate the implicit values of quality attributes of Kenyan
beef, revealed preference data on carcass prices and attributes and experimental choice
data on butchers' contingent behaviour are collected ...
Effect of tillage and farmyard manure on infiltration, runoff and soil loss of a crusting soil
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
The effects of tillage and farmyard manure application on infiltration, runoff and soil
loss of a crusting Luvisol(FAOIUNESCO Classification, 1974) were investigated under
field conditions from October 1992 to May 1993 ...