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Effects of domestic and wild herbivore utilisation on Herbaceous layer above ground primary production In Central Kenya Savanna
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
This study investigated the separate and combined influences of livestock and wild herbivores
on herbaceous layer primary production in central Kenya rangelands. The treatments included
cattle (C), wild herbivores (with- ...
The socio-demographic characteristics, health and nutritional status of street children in selected towns in Kenya
(2005-04)
In most developing countries, the number of children growing up on the streets of the world's
cities is rising at an alarming rate. There is scanty research done on the effect of such a lifestyle
on the personal ...
Study of the Efficacy of Oberon 240SC (Spiromesifen) and D-C-TronPlus on the Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus spp) on Tomatoes(Lycopersicon esculentum) (Mill) and their Effect on Predatory Mite (Phytoseiulus persimilisi (Athias Henriot)
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
The overall objective of this study was to establish a cost effective and
environmentally friendly control strategy of the red spider mites, Tetranychus spp, in
tomatoes using Oberon 240SC and D-C- Tron Plus mineral oil. ...
Effects of chemical pre-treatments, cold storage and water quality on the post harvest quality of l1sianthus (eustoma grandiflorum l) cut flowers
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
The study was conducted to investigate the influence of chemical pre-treatments, cold storage and
water quality on the post-harvest quality of lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum L.) cut flowers Cv. 'Kyoto
purple'. Aluminium ...
Food consumption patterns and dietary practices in relation to iron and salt intakes in Kwale District: The case of Lunga-Lunga Location, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
A cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out in Lunga-Lunga location in Kwale
District in March 2004 for a period 'of three weeks to determine the food consumption patterns
and the dietary practices in relation ...
Prevalence, intensity and lesions associated with gastro-intestinal parasites of indigenous chickens in Kenya
(2005)
Indigenous chickens constitute over 74.0 % of poultry in Kenya and account for 75.0 % of
the total poultry meat and 54.0 % of eggs produced in the country. Gastro-intestinal parasites
are of economic importance as they ...
Utilisation of small grain cereals and their contribution to the protein and energy intakes of Children aged 6-59 months in Yathui Division, Machakos District, Kenya.
(2005)
A cross sectional study which was descriptive in nature was carried out during the month of
September, 2004 among households with children aged 6-59 months in Kiunduani and
Itumbule sub-locations of Kibauni location, ...
Contingent valuation of livelihood functions and socio-cultural values of cattle in smallholder farms: a case study Of Kakamega and Siaya Districts, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Cattle production provides both marketable and non-marketable benefits. The potential of
cattle to provide such outputs differs by breeds, besides other factors. Emphasis on valuation
of marketable outputs of cattle such ...
Genetic evaluation of the dairy cattle herd at the University of Nairobi veterinary farm
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
A total of 963 performance records were collected from 250 daughters of 71 sires, covering
a period of 15 years (1989-2003), were used to genetically evaluate the performance of a
dairy herd at the UoN veterinary farm ...