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Effect of rosiglitazone on the pathology of experimentally induced endometriosis in baboons
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of rosiglitazone, on the pathology of
endometriosis in a baboon model. It was a prospective, randomised, placebo-controlled
study, conducted at the Institute of ...
The role of drought tolerant food crops in food and Nutrition security status among low income households in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Makueni district experiences chronic food insecurity and is ranked the highest in food
poverty incidences (71%). Over the past five years, various stakeholders have put some
efforts to improve household food security by ...
The effects of overnight housing, deworming and supplementary feeding on weight gain and economic viability of weaner goats
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The study was conducted to determine the effects of overnight housing,
supplementation, endo-parasite control and combinations of these husbandry practices
on the growth rate of weaner Galla goats in the southeastern ...
Plant parasitic nematodes associated with sugarcane in western kenya and their management using host resistance and crop mixtures
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Plant parasitic nematodes associated with sugarcane are known to cause losses in yields of up to
50% thus ranking among the most damaging pests. However, their occurrence, abundance and
distribution in western Kenya ...
Mineral Nutrition On Settlement (manyatta)-based Milk Camel Herds Among The Rendille Community Of Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A study was done to investigate the sources of minerals and mineral status of the
manyatta-based camels in Marsabit district of Kenya.
To document the existing indigenous knowledge on mineral nutrition in camels in ...
The Prevalence, Distribution and Economic Importance of Fasciolosis in Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2002)
Fasciolosis is a trematodc zoonotic disease of public health and economic importance. The disease in humans is hardly recognized by medical doctors and is rarely considered as a differential diagnosis among other parasitic ...
Determinination of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts associated with the traditional fermented camel milk product
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The purpose of the study was to determine the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts associated with the traditional fermented camel milk product (suusac) of the Somali community in Kenya. The traditional method of suusac ...
Vitamin a status of 6-10 year old children and some associated factors in Gachoka, Mbeere district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001-10)
The study was carried out to determine household characteristics and individual child factors associated with vitamin A status of primary school children aged 6-10 years in Gachoka Division, Mbeere District, Kenya. Six ...
Quantifying And Mapping Sugarcane Biomass Using Remote Sensing
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The massive use of imported fossil fuels is a major cause of concern in Kenya. Energy from biomass could be used to address this problem. In the energy sector, sugarcane biomass can provide a safe, sustainable and potentially ...
Evaluation of rice milling by-products from Mwea irrigation Scheme in layer chicken diets
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Lack of affordable high quality feeds is one of the major constraints to the development of a vibrant poultry sub-sector in Kenya. Maize and its by-products have traditionally been used as the main energy sources in poultry ...