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Evaluation of Effective Microorganisms (EM) as an Additive to Improve Feed Value of Maize II Stovers
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Four studies were conducted to assess the potential of locally available feed additives in
enhancing the feeding value of maize stovers. The first study surveyed the constraints to, and
status of maize stover use in two ...
The prevalence and risk factors for hydatidosis in man, sheep and goats in northwesternTurkana district, Kenya
(2009)
Hydatidosis is a cyclo-zoonotic disease caused by larval stages of the parasitic tapeworms
of the genus Echinococcus. The disease is a public health importance among the Turkana
pastoral community. The previous estimates ...
Rangeland Resource Management Technology Adoption among Agropastoral Households in South-Eastern Kenya: Its Influence on Factor Productivity and Poverty Alleviation
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
This study was motivated by the need to ascertain whether rangeland resource management
technologies are suitable and relevant as alternative means to improved agro-pastoral production
and livelihoods. Data were collected ...
Efficiency of cattle marketing in Kajiado district, Kenya
(2009)
Cattle production and marketing in Kajiado District is the main economic activity, with
about 70 percent of the people depending on livestock and their products. Although
livestock and their products are considered high ...
Linkages between land-use, land degradation and poverty in semi-arid rangelands of Kenya: the case of Baringo District
(University of Nairobi, Department of agriculture, 2009-09)
The study discusses land-degradation in pastoral communities and depicts land-use system and associated human and livestock population pressure as the major determinant of vegetation cover, surface run-off, soil erosion, ...
Effects of soil fertility management practices on soil aggregation, carbon and nitrogen dynamics in a long-term experimentat Kabete
(University of University, 2009)
Poor resource farmers cultivate steep slopes without soil conservation measures
and apply insufficient plant nutrients thus degrading the soils. Integrated soil
fertility management using organic and inorganic sources ...
Efficacy of metarhizium anisopliae icipe 78 and acaricides in the management of the two-spotted spider mite, tetranychus urticae (acari: tetranychidae), on french beans, (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
French bean, (Phaseolus vulgaris) L. is key commodity for export in Kenya. The value of
export increased from 4,466.7 Kenya Shillings in 2002 to 4,466.7 Kenya Shillings in
2006. Production of French beans is constrained ...
Nutritional impact of a supplementary feeding programme on women aged 20-49 years with HIV and aids: a case study of comprehensive care programme at Thika district hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Malnutrition contributes to morbidity and mortality in HIV infected persons. In HIV,
malnutrition is different from simple starvation and requires targeted interventions, which are meant to halt and reverse its impact on ...
Estimating the seroprevalence of t. Parva infection and determination of associated risk factors in the cattle population of Mbeere District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
The most important tick-borne disease (TBD) of cattle in Kenya is East Coast
Fever (ECF) caused by Theileria parva, and transmitted by the tick Rhipicephalus
appendiculatus. A study was carried out in Mbeere District, ...
Development of an integrated production system for african indigenous leafy vegetables in Taita district
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
In Kenya, the consumption of African indigenous leafy vegetables (AlLY's) is increasing due to
the public awareness on these vegetable's contribution to nutritional and economic values.
However, several factors limit ...