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Incidence, classification and management of appendicular Bone fractures in dogs in nairobi county, kenya. A retrospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)
Dogs and cats constitute the majority of domestic pets worldwide, Kenya included. These pets
are prone to sustain appendicular bone fractures, which are frequently caused by traumatic
injuries, or bone pathology. A ...
Marker assisted breeding to transfer striga resistance in sorghum from a mapped donor source n13 to a farmer preferred Kenyan variety ochuti
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The genus striga (Orobanchaceae) causes substantial losses in sorghum [(Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] production in sub- Saharan Africa. Yield losses in Western Kenya can range from 20 % in low infested areas to 100 % in ...
Utilization of information communication technologies (icts) in the management of transboundary animal diseases (tads). The case of selected counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to examine utilization of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) for management of Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs). The study assessed factors which favor acceptance and ultimate ...
Management of root- knot nematodes and fusarium wilt of tomato by pre-treatment of seedlings with chemical and biological agents
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most important vegetables grown in Kenya. It
is grown for the domestic market under both rainfed and irrigated conditions. Due to the high
demand for tomato in the domestic ...
Characterization of fish farming systems in Kiambu and Machakos counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Kenya’s fisheries sector has the potential to contribute significantly to the national economy
through employment creation, earning foreign exchange, poverty reduction and food security
provision. The purpose of this ...
To characterize dairy goat production in mount Kenya region; determination of Prevalence and risk factors of subclinical mastitis, and antibiotic sensitivity of the Isolates
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Dairy goat production is an emerging enterprise, which has a lot of potential for poverty alleviation,
improved nutrition, and increased income for the poor; it can play a role in contribution towards Kenya’s
development ...
Marker Assisted Gamete Selection for Multiple Disease Resistance in Andean Bean Genotypes and Characterization of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)
Resistant bean varieties can reduce yield losses especially in widespread low input production systems in eastern Africa and enhance production stability. Pathogenic variation for major diseases has received limited attention ...
Selection For Drought Tolerance, Disease Resistance, Canning And Nutritional Quality In Dry Beans
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important legume crop in eastern and central Africa. The crop is low yielding and underutilized due to several factors such as biotic and abiotic stresses and poor seed quality ...
Risk factors and socioeconomic effects associated with spread of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in Turkana county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Livestock keeping is the main source of livelihood for most pastoral households found
in arid and semi arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya which are characterized by prevalence of
diseases, extreme climatic features of drought, ...
Effectiveness Of Rhizobia Strains Isolated From South Kivu Soils On Growth Of Soybeans (glycine Max).
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
Identification of effective indigenous Bradyrhizobium strains which nodulate soybean varieties
could trigger development of an industry for inoculant production with use of strains adapted to
local conditions. This study ...