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Characterisation of brucella isolates from human and animal patients in Narok district of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Brucellosis is a cosmopolitan zoonotic disease that afflicts man, his domestic
animals and wildlife. The smooth members of the genus are the main culprits
worldwide. The incidence of the disease in humans, and which ...
Characteristics of laminitis and associated claw lesions in dairy cows in Nairobi and its environs
(2007)
Lameness in dairy cows causes vast economic losses by reducing production and
reproductive efficiency. Claw horn lesions are the most common cause of lameness, but
the extent to which they contribute to dairy cow lameness ...
Valuation of Genetically Determined Cattle Attributes Among Pastoralists of Kajiado District: Implications for Breed Conservation
(2008)
Domestic animal diversity in developing countries is embedded in traditional farming and
pastoral communities who manage their livestock according to their indigenous knowledge and
in tune with local constraints. Especially ...
Calf health and production under Maasai pastoral systems in Kajiado District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2007-07)
The study examined factors associated with poor health and slow growth rate of calves in Maasai pastoral systems.
Agroeconomic performance of Aguthi, Matanya and Thome smallholder irrigation schemes
(2002)
The key objectives of smallholder irrigation projects are increasing agricultural
production, household incomes, employment generation and ensuring local food
security. However, performance of existing projects in line ...
Acute and subacute toxicity of nicandra physaloides (l) gaertn in mice and calves respectively
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The plant Nicandra physaloides (L) Gaertn, commonly known as the' apple of Peru' is a member
of the solaneceae family. It has been widely associated with livestock poisoning in Kenya and
elsewhere. The clinical signs ...
Environmental transmission pathways for cryptosporidium parvum in urban small holder dairy
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
A study was carried out to obtain an understanding of the role of environmental
transmission pathways for Cryptosporidium parvum from dairy farming households to
humans in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi. Household questionnaires ...
Characterization of genetic resistance to Coffee Berry Disease (Colletotrichum kahawae Waller and Bridge) in Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) that is introgressed from Coffea canephora Pierre
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) is an anthracnose of young berries of Arabica coffee (Coffea
arabica L.) that is caused by the fungus Colletotrichum kahawae. It is a major limitation to
economic production of the crop in ...
Biological and molecular characterization of potyviruses infecting sweet potato
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A survey was conducted to identify the viruses that infect sweet potato in the major growing
areas in Kenya. Only Sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV), Sweet potato chlorotic stunt
virus (SPCSV), Sweet potato mild ...
Effects of phosphate fertilizers and seed priming on root rot and bean fly damage on beans and lablab in Nandi South district
(2009)
Pulses are important for food and income earning for most households. However diseases and
pests such as root rot and bean fly, can be overcome using soil fertility amendments and seed
priming by enhancing the plant ...