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Ethnoveterinary and phytomedicinal practices among the Bahima community in Uganda: test of indigenous knowledge using plant anthelmintics
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Ethnoveterinary medicine has been practiced in East Africa for many years and is still being
practiced though on a declining trend, and a lot of valuable information can be lost or
distorted whenever a medicine man dies ...
Prevalence and risk factors of vitamin A Deficiency amongst pre-school children in Gichugu division, kirinyaga district, kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
This study was undertaken to assess the risk of vitamin A deficiency and determine its
possible determinants in three sub-locations, Thimu, Thumaita and Rwambiti of Gichugu
Division, Kirinyaga District. Socio-economic ...
Mechanical properties of bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) grown in Muguga, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
This research project investigated the tensile, bending anti compressive strength of a species or
bamboo called Bambusa vulgaris, in an effort to contribute towards the development of a code of
design using bamboo. The ...
The effects of dietary supplementation with textured soya bean protein and provitamin a on growth rate and Diarrhoea experience among malnourished children in Makumbe hospital rehabilitation centre, Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
A prospective study (lnterventional ln nature) was carried out
to assess the effect of dietary supplementation with either
texturized soya bean protein (TVP) and provitamin A (betacarotene
from carrots) or with TVP alone ...
Characterisation of the genetic diversity of indigenous sheep populations in Kenya using blood biochemical polymorphisms
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Six indigenous sheep populations in Kenya generally classified as fat-tailed and
fat-rurnped hair types and one exotic breed (Merino) were analysed for variation at five
protein coding loci to determine the magnitude of ...
The effects of embelin (a benzoquinone compound of plant origin) on some reproductive parameters of female sprague-dawley rats.
(2000)
Embelin is a plant extract widely used as a herbal medicine against a wide range of ailments
in humans. Its use has been associated with sexual debility in male subjects. Studies have
shown that it actually posses ...
Assessment of bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris k.) cv-rosecodo glp-2 seed for infection/contamination by Macrophomina phaseoloina and its implication on disease incidence and severity
(2000)
Charcoal rot, caused by Macrophomna phaseolina has been reported to be a major constraint to bean production in Eastern parts of Kenya. Studies were carried out on M. phaseolina to determine factors influencing mycelial ...
Soil loss and nutrient losses due to erosion in a maize-legume Based cropping system in Gatanga (Kenya).
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
In Central Kenya highlands, accelerated soil erosion is caused mainly by intensive agricultural •.
activities. The current conventional agricultural practices where the crop residues are completely
harvested alongside ...
Isolation of Avian Paramyxoviruses from village chickens and wild birds in Kenya
(2000)
The potential of village chickens in Kenya has not been fully exploited because
most farmers do not practice disease control, supplementation, and there is no
proper housing for the birds. Control of viral diseases ...
Vitamin a deficiency and its risk factors among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Arssi Zone, Ethiopia
(2000)
A cross sectional study which was descriptive and analytical in nature was carried out
between February and April 1999 among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Dodotana
Sire district of Arssi zone, Ethiopia. The main ...