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Effects of enzyme complex (Allzyme SSF) and Yeast metabolites (Diamond V XPC) on performance, immune responses, Gastrointestinal morphology and Intestinal Microbiota in broiler Chicken (Gallus Domesticus)
(2013-08)
A study was done to determine the effects of yeast metabolites (Diamond V XPC) and enzyme complex (Allzyme SSF) on the performance of broiler chickens. 160 Abor Acre broiler chicks were fed on basal diets supplemented with ...
Factors associated with adherence to Iron/Folate supplementation among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Thika District Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Iron deficiency anemia is the most widespread nutritional problem among women and has severe consequences for both their productive and reproductive roles. Iron supplementation is a major strategy to reduce iron deficiency ...
Bio-ecology And Management Of African White Rice Stem Borer, Maliarpha Separatella Ragonot (lepidoptera: Pyralidae) At Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
In Kenya rice is the third most important cereal grain in consumption after maize and wheat
and about 400,000 rice farmers, the majority of them women earn their livelihood out of the
crop's production. However, its ...
Relationship between production performance and responses of blood chemistry to different physiological states in dairy cattle
(2013-05-22)
The aim aiof the research presented in this thesis was to study t he changes "that occur' in blood chemistry as a result of some common physiological f act ors (age, late pregnancy , early lactation, starvation, and s tress ...
Management of Thrips in French Bean by use of integrated Pesticide application regimes in Embu East and Mwea East Districts
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are major vegetables produced for the export market in
Kenya. A study consisting of a survey and field experiment was undertaken in Mwea east and
Embu east districts to develop an ...
An identification and evaluation of factors influencing smallholder dairy farmers' choice of Agricultural credit source: The case of Githunguri Division of Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The objective of this study was to determine if credit attributes and farmers’ characteristics
influence smallholder dairy farmers’ choice of specific agricultural credit sources and also
evaluate their significance. The ...
An evaluation of access to and use of Agricultural information by extension service officers: A case study of Makueni County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
This study did evaluate access to and usage of agricultural information by extension
service officers in Makueni County, Kenya. Agricultural extension is the delivery of
information inputs to fanners and refers to a form ...
Factors influencing access to Agricultural information by smallholder farmers through Ict channels in Deiya Location Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
This study was carried out to assess the influencing factors in accessing agricultural information through selected ICT channels. Systematic sampling technique was used to interview 217 sample population from Ndiuni sub ...
Studies on Integrating weed management strategies in Carrot (daucus Carota L.) production
(University of Nairobi, 2013-05)
Weed control constitutes one of the mam cost items and a constraint to carrot
production. The current study was conducted with the aim of developing an
integrated cost-effective strategy of managing weeds and increasing ...
Knowledge, Perception And Practices Associated With Rickets: A Comparative Case Study Of Rickets And Non-rickets Cases In Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Rickets is a disease that first appears in children at the age of six to twenty four months caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus. It is characterized by bone pain, muscular tenderness, hypocalcemic ...