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Studies on the possible causes of losses in Ostrich production in selected ostrich Farms in Kenya
(2009)
Commercial ostrich farming is rapidly becoming a desirable alternative source of
profitable meat production among small holder farmers in Kenya. However ostrich
farming in the country is severely constrained by high egg ...
An economic analysis of the impact of gender and other factors on smallholder dairy productivity: the case of Embu District, Kenya)
(2001-11)
The problem of diminishing dairy productivity and thus dairy production in the face of rising
population density is not unique to Kenya, but is an issue of concern for sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of
affordable good quality ...
The effect of watering frequency on feed intake, digestibility and body weight gain of the Nganda sheep in eastern Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
This study was conducted at Kyerima village, Kitimbwa Subcounty, Mukono district,
eastern Uganda to determine the effect of watering frequency on water consumption,
feed intake, feed digestibility and body weight gain ...
Dairy performance of Holstein-Friesian cattle and their crosses under semi-arid environment of Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
A total of 1,338 records made by Kenya Holstein-Friesian (K-llF) and crossbred (CB)
cattle during 1972 to 2000 were used to evaluate 305-day adjusted lactation milk yield, milk
yield per day of calving interval, calving ...
Determinant factors of Anaemia among the preschool Children and Women of child bearing age in Garrissa District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A cross sectional study with an analytical component was conducted at Garrissa district to identify the effect of some important determinant factors of anaemia on Garrissa population. A sample of 384 households was used ...
The effect of different levels of concentrate at different phases of lactation on milk production of lactating dairy cows
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Eighteen lactating dairy cows were used to determine the effects of
reallocation of a fixed amount of concentrates during the different phases of
lactation on milk yield (both during period of feeding and total lactation ...
Deployment of organic substrates and biocontrol agents for nematode management in carnations
(2009)
Plant parasitic nematodes cause yieldreductions in ornamental crops of up to 11%, however, intensive use
of nematicides is being discouraged worldwide making environmental friendly management approaches a
necessity. Thus ...
Consumption patterns of traditional leafy Vegetables and Their contribution to recommended dietary intakes of Vitamins a and c, and iron in Kalama division, Machakos District, Kenya
(2004)
This study was undertaken between March 2003 and June 2003 in Kalama division of
Machakos district to establish the consumption patterns and nutrient contents of
traditional vegetables. A household survey was carried out ...
A comparison of the stability, safety and efficacy of two contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Vaccine formulations
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
A study was carried out to evaluate a modified contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP)
vaccine against the standard (currently in use) vaccine. The objective was to determine whether
the modified vaccine was superior ...
A comparison of sensitivity of test kits used for diagnosis of human Brucellosis in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Animal and human health is inextricably linked. People depend on animals for nutrition,
socio-economic development and companionship. Yet animals can transmit many
different diseases to humans.
Brucellosis is a common ...