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Biomass Yield and Quality of Fodder From Selected Varieties of Lablab in Nandi South Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Inadequate feeds, both in quality and quantity, is the main challenge facing livestock production in Kenya. Use of concentrate feeds (especially high protein) to enrich low quality fodder is mostly beyond the reach of ...
Prevalence, Characteristics, Management and Outcomes of Wounds and Surgical Procedures in Domestic Cats Presented to Selected Veterinary Clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
A retrospective study was conducted on clinical records of domestic cats presented to six Veterinary Clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya over a ten year period (2007 to 2016), with the objectives of determining 1) prevalence ...
Assessment of Yield Losses and Farmers’ Perceptions on Control Practices of Fall Armyworm: the Case of Maize Infestation in Trans-nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Maize is a principal staple crop in Kenya, largely grown under rain-fed agriculture. Its production is faced with numerous constraints both biotic and abiotic. Invasive species have been a major challenge; the most recent ...
Meropenem Utilization, Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Factors Influencing Meropenem Prescribing and Adherence to Guidelines by Clinicians at Kenyatta National hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background: In hospitalized patients, antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed
drugs. The rising level of antibiotic resistance, caused by frequent and inappropriate use of
antimicrobial agents, is a major concern ...
Post Harvest Handling Knowledge and Practices Among Food Handlers Under School Meals Programme and Intake of Aflatoxin and Fumonisin in Salima District, Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
The natural occurrence of molds in foodstuffs produces mycotoxins. Aflatoxins and fumonisins are the most common mycotoxins in foods. Exposure to mycotoxins contaminated foods pose serious threats to human health. The ...
The Occurrence of Cystic Echinococcosis and Molecular Characterization From Livestock in Isiolo, Garissa and Wajir Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease, spread worldwide and caused by the larvae of wild and domestic canids tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. Its prevalence in livestock has been reported in the wider African ...
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Geospatial Distribution of Giardia Duodenalis Infection in Dogs in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Giardia duodenalis, the causative agent of mammalian giardiasis is a zoonotic parasitic infection that poses a serious public health risk. It is associated with diarrhea or loose stool in man and animals. The dog is as a ...
Ethnopharmacological and Toxicological Study of Medicinal Plants Used Against Respiratory Infections in Kisumu East Sub- County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Respiratory diseases are a major cause of mortality in developing countries. Poor access to healthcare in rural areas makes many people in such communities to rely on traditional medicine. The current study was designed ...
Governance and Management of Farming Landuse Practices in Rwanda: Case Study of Mukimira Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Poor land use practices have negative effects on environment and food security because they degrade land resources.Despite Rwanda having policies and laws to regulate landuse farming practices it has been observed that ...