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A physiological study of Mu, delta and kappa opioid receptors in the naked Mole-rat (heterocephalus Gurer): Their roles in thermal and chemical nociception and behaviour
(University of Nairobi,, 2003)
The aims of this study were to investigate the following:
(a) Antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor-selective drugs on
thermal pain (Hot plate test) and chemical pain (Formalin
test and Modified acetic acid test) ...
Scheduling for supplemental irrigation in Mwala, Machakos district
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
This study focuses on supplemental irrigation in Mwala area of Machakos District. 1 he area is classified as Arid and Semi-Arid land (ASAL) where rainfall is unreliable in both time and space. This has often led to crop ...
Diet Selection And Nutrition Of Sheep (Ovis Aries Linnaeus) And Grant’s Gazelles (Gazella Granti Brooke) On Kapiti Ranch, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
A study was conducted to determine seasonal diet selection and nutritional characteristics of sheep and Grant’s gazelles on Kapiti ranch in southeastern Kenya The frequency and biomass production ot herbaceous plants were ...
Effect of abrupt changes in quality of basal diet and Amounts of concentrate on the rumen fermentation Characteristics in friesian steers
(2003)
Six rumen-fistulated Friesian steers (Liveweight = 385 ± 76 kg) were used to
determine the effect of abrupt dietary changes and graded levels of concentrate
supplement on rumen pH, ammonia nitrogen, volatile fatty acid ...
Economic evaluation of marketing channels and the impact of transaction costs: a case study of green pigeon pea marketing in Makueni district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
The agricultural sector dominates the economies of most countries in Sub-Saharan
Africa by providing food, employment, income and foreign exchange. The
liberalization of domestic markets and globalization have provided ...
Effect of Inclusion of Protein-rich Forages on Quality of Napier Grass Silage
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
In order to study the effect of inclusion of protein rich forages (PRF) and molasses on chemical composition, metabolisable energy (ME) content, voluntary' intake, in vivo and in vitro digestibility of Napier grass silage, ...
Assessing the role of organic soil amendments in control of root-knot Nemadodes (Meloidogyne spp.) affecting common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(2003)
A study was undertaken to determine the role of organic amendments in supressing rootknot
nematodes The organic amendments used in the study included chicken and cow
manures and leaves of Mucuna pruriens (velvetbean), ...
The occurrence of viruses and aphid vectors in small scale potato seed production systems and their effect on yield in Kenya
(2003)
The Overall Objective of this study was to determine the incidence and distribution of
Potato viruses, relationship to aphid vector population and effect of these virus diseases on yield loss and seed quality of different ...
A physiological study of the oploid receptors in the naked mole rat (heterocephalus label)
(2003)
The aim of the study were to investigate the following,antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor selective drugs on thermal pain(hot plate test)and chemical pain(formalin test and modified acetic acid test)and behavioural ...
Microbiological and chemical characterisation of the traditional manufacture of Muratina wine
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
The microbiological and chemical aspects of the traditional manufacturing process of
Muratina (a traditional Kenyan wine) were investigated. The objective was to elucidate the
scientific basis of the process. Various ...