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A new approach to hatchery sanitation: isolation and control of pathogenic bacteria associated with deaths in hatching chicks
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
Investigations have revealed Large microbial populations in
many hatcheries despite the application of various sanitary
measures.Many of the pathogenic organisms which affect the
eggs, embryos and hatched chicks may be ...
Potential Sources Of Biases In A Population-Based Survey Of Dairy Reproductive Management Practices
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
In a questionnaire survey of dairy reproductive management practices among 234 dairy farmers of Tulare County, California, a response rate of
93.16% was achieved. Based on the forms of contact with the farmers, three ...
Studies on the role and regulation of the male accessory reproductive gland secretions of the cotton stainer,dysdercus fasciatus signoret (heteroptera: pyrrhocoridae)
(1986)
It has been established that in most insects, reproduction
is under the influence of hormones produced by the neuroendocrine
system. The mechanism of such influence, particularly
its role in the regulation of the male ...
The effects of seedborne funci on the quallty of maize grain in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
According to a survey conducted in 5 districts
in Kenya during the period 1982/83, many fungi were
associated with maize grains. These fungi were
found to have adverse effects on gralns as feed and
seed. Fusarium and ...
Budget and funds allocation model
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
characterization of the ideal bean (phaseo1us vu1garis L.) genotype for intercropping
(1986)
Some 73 hybrid populations of beans
(Phaseolus vulgaris L.) were raised at Thika.
Commencing at F2, P3 or BC1, the seed from
each population was divided into two portions. In
/subsequent segregating generations, eacll ...
The supply responsiveness of wheat farmers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
The major objective of the study was to show how wheat farmers respond to price incentives in Trans-Nzoia,Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Narok and Nyandarua districts in Kenya. The Prices included in the analysis are the annual and ...
Maize marketing in Kenya: factors influencing the marketing efficiency of national cereals and produce board
(1986)
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has a
number of objectives in the maize market. To fulfil
them it performs many marketing functions......
The effects of cultivation upon some physical and chemical properties of three Kenya soils
(1986)
Studies to evaluate some chemical and physical properties
of cultivated and adjacent uncultivated (virgin or grassland)
soils of three Kenyan soils (Andoso1, Luviso1 and
Nitoso1 from Kiambu, Machakos and Kisii, respectively) ...