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Studies on the epidemiology of trypanosoma evansi infection in camels in selected areas of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
Studies on the Epidemiology of Trypanosoma evansi infection in Selected areas of Kenya:
The study covered four camel herds namely:
KULAL, NGURUNIT, OLMAISOR and GALANA. All these herds, except GALANA, are north of the ...
A study of the applicability of steam distillation as a potential tool in determination of pesticide residues
(1981)
The present study has involved many pesticides and various analytical techniques characteristic for analysis of pesti- cide residues. A brief description of pesticides, termino-
logy and some general analytical principles ...
Fertilizer and varietal effects on growth and yield of potato (solanum tuberosum L.) under medium altitude tropical conditions
(1981)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production in Kenya is
still restricted to the highlands, and yet its consumption
has spread to almost allover the country including medium
and low altitude areas. An attempt was made to ...
A comparative study of land and Labour productivity in small scale and large scale Coffee farms with particular reference to Kiambu District
(University of Nairobi, 1981-09)
This study estimates the marginal value products for both land and labour in estates and smallholder Coffee farms. It is shown that land productivity is substantially higher in estates than in smallholder farms. The mean ...
Investigation into problems emanating from road drainage with suggested methodology for prevention in Muranga and Baringo districts,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
The report describes an investigation into the problems of soil erosion which are associated with
road design, construction and drainage, Although there are many advantages to be gained from a high ...
The Use Of Infiltration Parameters In The Design Of Long Furrow Irrigation In The Lower Tana Basin
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
Four sets of eXDeriments were conducted in Hola
Irrigation Scheme and Research Station to study the effect of varying streamsize, type of soil, initial soil moisture content and length of furrow on advance
and ...
Preparation of a Hydatid Cyst Antigen and its Use in the Serodiagnosis of Hydatid Disease in Livestock.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
A method for precipitating beta-lipoproteins from serum was used for the isolation and partial purification of antigens from hydatid cyst fluid (HCF. In addition to two main antigens of hydatid cyst origin, beta-lipoproteins ...
Studies on the Nutritive Evaluation of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) as a Protein Supplement in Broiler Starter Feeds
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
Studies were conducted to evaluate the nutritional quality and acceptability of pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) as a protein supplement in chick feeds.
Raw pigeon peas were included in starter diets at levels of 0, 10, 15 and ...
Coffee production in Machakos district a case study of Matungulu location
(1981)
This thesis is about small farm sector coffee production in Hatungulu location of Machakos District, Kenya. Until about 1935 coffee growing in Kenya was by law restricted to the large farms owned by Europeans settlers and ...