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Impact of the African elephant (loxodonta African) on woody vegetation in a savanna ecosystem in Laikipia, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2010-09)
The impact of elephant utilization on woody vegetation was investigated on Mpala Research
Center and Conservancy, in Laikipia savanna ecosystem.
Elephant sightings were recorded using hand-held GPS devices and were used ...
Adoption and profitability of smallholder dairy Goat production in Kenya: the case of Meru south and Meru central districts
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Goats play an important role in the life of smallholder farmers. Improving production of
goats by increasing the efficiency of goat milk production through crossbreeding local
goats with exotic breeds would result in ...
Beekeeping technology adoption and its effect on resource productivity in Southern Kenya Rangelands
(2010)
This. study was conducted to establish the, factors that determine the adoption of various beekeeping technologies and the impact of these technologies on the production of hive products. Data were collected through formal ...
The effects of market reforms on Irish potato price volatility in Nyandarua district, Kenya
(2010)
In the early 1990's, the Kenyan government implemented reforms in the agricultural sector that affected the volatility of agricultural product prices. However, there is lack of empirical evidence on the effects of these ...
Expression of trypanotolerant quantitative trait loci in a Boran based backcross under natural tsetse challenge
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
African animal trypanosomosis (AAT) or Nagana is a transboundary disease with immense
negative impact in Agricultural development across 37 African countries, with 60M livestock
at risk. Utilization of trypanotolerant ...
Prevalence, intensity and pathology associated with parasitic infections in ducks in Nairobi and its environs
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
A study was conducted to determine the type and prevalence of gastrointestinal, ecto and
haemo-parasites and the intensity and pathology associated with the infections in different
age and sex groups of ducks in Nairobi ...
The impacts of livestock utilization on vegetation and water along Lokichogio - Kibish stock route in the northern part of Turkana district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The establishment of an abattoir in Lokichogio by Amref Turkana Project will
stimulate livestock movement from southern Sudan, Southern Ethiopian, Northern
Uganda and withinTurkana district, increasing livestock utilization ...
An economic analysis of the factors influencing the choice of smallholder Milk Market channel in Keiyo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)
Dairy farming in Keiyo district in Kenya is an important economic activity since 58% of the
households in the district engage in this economic activity. Milk as a source of food and income
has the capacity to address the ...
Postpartum reproductive performance of dairy cows in medium and large scale farms in Kiambu and Nakuru districts of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The goal of a reproductive management programme is to ensure that cows conceive within
given time limit for optimal production and maximum profitability. In intensive dairy
production systems in temperate countries, a ...
Early warning systems and Rain water harvesting technologies As coping mechanisms against climate change in Enkaroni -kajiado District –Kenya
(2010)
The study was motivated by the need to find out whether pastoralists in Kajiado are really aware
of climate change and whether any mitigation measures are been practically put in place. The
broad objective of the study ...