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Impact of Information and Communication Technology-based Extension Services on Dairy Production and Household Welfare: the Case of Icow Service in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Agricultural extension services play an important role for growth and transformation of the agricultural sector in Sub Saharan Africa. Benefits such as high productivity, quality of produce, reduction of diseases and pest, ...
Assessment of Household Food Consumption Changes and Demand in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
All member countries of the United Nations are committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 2 “zero hunger”. Compared to other regions, Africa has seen little progress regarding the reduction malnutrition. In ...
Evaluation Of The Available Cross-Border Phytosanitary Measures For The Control Of Maize Pests In Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Pests cause significant losses in maize worldwide and are barriers to the achievement of global food security. Cross-border agricultural trade is ranked as a major factor that places maize at risk as it creates pathways ...
Analysis of Extent and Impact of Adoption of Soil Carbon Enhancing Practices on Maize Yield Among Small Holder Farmers in Kakamege and Vihiga Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Smallholder farmers account for nearly 80 percent of food production in sub-saharan african (SSA),signifying their role in the achievement of food security.However,they are faced with low productivity due to poor agricultural ...
An Analysis Of The Factors Influencing Participation Of Pastoralists In Commercial Fodder Value Chain For Livelihood Resilience In Isiolo County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)
Pastoral communities in the drylands of Kenya face a myriad of challenges including
prolonged and recurrent drought coupled with institutional bottlenecks. These factors largely
contribute to livestock feed insecurity ...
Influence of Governance and Regulatory Instruments in Promoting Food Security Within Nairobi Metropolitan Region: a Case of the Peri-urban Zone of Machakos.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Kenya’s economy is currently represented by Agriculture at 24% of the GDP. In the country, there are different types of agricultural activities engaged by more than 5 million smallholders. The compounded average growth ...
Effects Of Butorphanol, Meloxicam And Their Combination On Postoperative Pain, Stress Response And Wound Healing In Dogs Following Ovariohysterectomy
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Pain, defined as an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associated with actual or potential
tissue damage or described in terms of such damage, is associated with trauma, surgery and disease
processes. If pain is ...
Market Performance and Risk of Spread of Foot and Mouth Disease Through Cattle Marketing Activities in Western Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)
There was a surge in the number of foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in western Kenya between the years 2014 and 2016. Cattle markets are believed to play a major role in the maintenance and spread of FMD virus within ...
Determination Of Optimal Viral Dos Immunological Response And Survival Rate In Local And Exotic Pigs Experimentally Infected With Africans Swine Fever Virus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Two genotypes of African swine fever virus were identified around East Africa based on molecular characterization of P72 and P54 genes. These are designated genotypes IX and X. whereas genotype IX has been associated with ...