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The impact of egg price stabilization in Kenya
(1990-07)
Major causes of egg price instability in Kenya and the
impact of the instability on egg production and consumption
were investigated. The direct impacts of various
stabilization programmes in terms of stability of egg ...
An evaluation and modelling of rainwater conservation and utilization: case studies of Sipili, Kenya and Mijjwala, Uganda
(1998-11)
Rainwater harvesting potential is not realised due to poor design, construction and operation
~f water harvesting systems. A survey was conducted in Sipili, Kenya and Mijjwala, Uganda
to characterize and diagnose the ...
Studies on some reproductive parameters in German shepherd bitches in Kenya
(1998)
Survey results on reproductive parameters in registered German shepherd
bitches in Kenya are reported. Data collection forms were distributed to
randomly selected kennel owners seeking information on:
(1) Onset of ...
Phosphate sorption isotherms of selected soils of Kenya and maize response to phosphate fertilizer in the greenhouse
(1997)
Phosphate sorption characteristics of eight selected soils of Kenya were determiner order to establish the influence of previous manure and phosphate (P) fertilizer applications. The soils were two ando-humic Nitisols, ...
An evaluation of the bacteriological and some Physico-chemical qualities of water in the UpperAthi River Basin, Kenya
(1997)
.Water, in its many forms, is used and abused in a variety of sectors of human society.
By virtue of its unique capacity as a solvent, water can carry massive flows of solutes. The role
water plays as the bloodstream of ...
An economic analysis of dairy production systems in Nyamira District, Kenya
(1995)
This study was motivated by the need to find out whether farmers could increase their
profits through intensification of input use. The major objective of the study was to
characterize the dairy production systems in ...
The soil resources of Ruma national park in Lambwe Valley, Kenya.
(1994)
Soils are important components of the environment and their
understanding is essential in planning and management for
environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural
resources. However, reliable soil information ...
Determination of Tannin levels in multi-purpose Kenyan Trees and fodder Crops, their variation and effect on Protein digestibility in ruminants
(1993-07)
Energy and protein are the major limiting nutrients in dairy production on the
small scale mixed farms in Kenya. Commercial feed supplements are expensive and
therefore multipurpose fodder trees (1-1PT) and forage crops ...
Studies in Epidemiology and control of Rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
(1998-09)
This thesis describes a study of the epidemiology and control of rabies in Machakos District
of Kenya. The main objectives were: I) to design and implement a community-based, active
surveillance programme to estimate ...
Investigation of systems ecologic models of human African Trypanosomiasis epidemic: A case of Kenya
(1991)
An investigation of the use of systems ecologic models in developing a general theory
of the human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or human sleeping sickness epidemics has been
carried out. The study problem has successfully ...