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Effect of food supplementation on nutritional and morbidity status of hiv infected adults receiving antiretroviral therapy
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Clinical studies to evaluate the role of supplementary foods or nutrition therapy in reversing
malnutrition and its impact on health and survival have not been done in Human
immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals ...
Effect of nitrogen application and plant age on edible leaf yield and quality of Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum l.) plants.
(2000)
Two experiments were carried out to investigate the effects of nitrogen application
rates and plant age on the edible leaf yield and nutritive quality of black nightshade
(Solanum nigrum L.) plants. The first experiment ...
Studies on antimicrobial consumption and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in escherichia coli in food animals in Kenya and public health implications
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2007)
The study was carried out to monitor antimicrobial consumption patterns for food animals in Kenya and to determine the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in escherichia coli isolates from some food animals.
Evaluation of the use of Milk Urea Nitrogen (Mun) as an Indicator of Nutritional Status of Dairy Cattle in Smallholder Farms in Kiambu District
(2002)
A survey was conducted to evaluate the use of Milk Urea
Nitrogen as an indicator of nutrition status of lactating
animals. Twenty-seven animals in a randomly selected
sample of 21 farms in Kiambu District were monitored ...
The influence of tillage implements and practices on soil and moisture conservation of a crusting soil
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Soil crusting and hard-setting conditions limit agricultural productivity of most semi-arid lands of
Kenya. Hydrological conditions of these soils are negatively influenced by the development and
occurrence of soil ...
Factors associated with dietary iron intake and prevalence of anaemia among women aged 15-45 years in Garissa District, Kenya
(2004)
A cross sectional study with an analytical component was conducted in Garissa district to
identify the effect of some important factors associated with anaemia among women of
childbearing age (15-45 years) in Garissa ...
Factors associated with introduction of complementary feeding of infants below six months, in Machakos District, Kenya
(2008-09)
Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices are crucial for optimal growth and
development during infancy. Optimal feeding practice in the first year of life is crucial for the
survival and health of infants, and ...
Inheritance of resistance to fusarium wilt (f. Oxysporumf.Sp. Phaseoli) and breeding multiple disease resistant and marketable climbing beans
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the primary source of dietary protein In
Rwanda. Climbing beans are important for intensified production due to their high
productivity (3-fold of the bush type) and adaptation under ...
Factors associated with the prevalence of anaemia among Maasai and non-Maasai women attending antenatal clinic in Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Anaemia in pregnancy is a Public Health problem globally and particularly in many
developing countries like Kenya. Kajiado District has a high prevalence (58.4%) of
anaemia among the Maasai pregnant women. The main ...
Potential health risks associated with urban livestock farming in Nakuru municipality: a case of bovine tuberculosis and aflatoxicosis.
(2007)
The high rate of urbanization following rural-urban migration and natural population growth has
led to increased food demands, more than the rural production systems can handle. The high
population has also led to an ...