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Forage intake and nutritive value of sheep and goat diets in South-eastern Kenya
(1996)
The forage intake, botanical composition and nutritive value
of diets selected by free-ranging sheep and goats grazing together
in south-eastern Kenya were determined. Forage intake was estimated
using chromium sesquioxide ...
Evaluation of infiltration using the green-ampt model and rainfall-runoff data for lagan and sambret catchments, Kericho, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
The Green-Ampt model was used to evaluate the infiltration
parameters by testing it on Sambret and Lagan catchments of Kericho
district, Kenya. The comparison of observed and predicted surface
runoff formed the basis ...
Types and quality of street foods and vendor characteristics at selected construction sites in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Due to rapid urbanization prompted by high population growth
rates, street food vending has proliferated in many developing
countries, mainly as a means of survival for the urban poor and
the unemployed. In this study, ...
An investigation into the bioequivalency of four carbamazepine tablet formulations available in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Carbamazepine is the first choice anti-epileptic drug for the control of
partial and generalized tonic - clonic seizures and the treatment of trigeminal
neuralgia. It exhibits variable and incomplete absorption probably ...
Nutrition related risk factors in pregnancy in Siaya District Kenya
(1996)
A hospital based 3 months prospective study was carried out on 160, randomly selected,
pregnant mothers in four health facilities in Siaya District. The study aimed at establishing which
of the selected risk factors, ...
A study of sheep helminthosis with special emphasis on patterns of infection and the development and survival of haemonchus contortus larvae in Muguga, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Helminthiasis is recognised as a major production and health constraint of small
ruminants in Africa, including Kenya. Among the helminthosis, haemonchosis has been
recognised as a serious and persistent constraint in ...
The protein and caloric values and the microbiological quality of street foods in Dar-es-salaam Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Between November, 1992 and March, 1993, a cross-sectional
survey on sanitary quality, protein and caloric values of
street foods, was carried out in industrial areas of Dar-es-
Salaam, Tanzania. The purpose of the study ...
Isolation and Bioassay of Striga Hermonthica Seed Germination Stimulants From Non-host Crops and Field Testing for Control Efficacy
(1996)
Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. is a severe parasite on maize and
a limiting factor in achieving optimum maize yields in infested
areas in Africa. The parasite seeds are stimulated to germinate by
root exudates from ...
Food aversion, craving and taboo of pregnant women in Hadiya zone, Ethiopia: prevalence and their significance in maternal nutrition
(1996-12)
A cross-sectional study on the prevalence and nutrition~l
significance of food aversion, food craving and food taboo during
pregnancy, was carr ied-out in Southern Ethiopia. Three hundred
women who attended antenatal ...
Dynamics of soil organic Carbon, Nitrogen and Microbial Biomass in a long-term experiment as Affected by inorganic and organic fertilization
(1996)
Smallhold farmers are faced with declining soil fertility arising from nutrient depletion through
continuous harvests and insufficient return through fertilizers or organic resources and therefore a
resulting decrease ...