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Prevalence, intensity and pathology associated with parasitic infections in ducks in Nairobi and its environs
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
A study was conducted to determine the type and prevalence of gastrointestinal, ecto and
haemo-parasites and the intensity and pathology associated with the infections in different
age and sex groups of ducks in Nairobi ...
Participatory epidemiology of common diseases with special reference to cryptosporidiosis in dairy calves and children attending health facilities in Malindi district, coast province, kenya
(2010)
Cryptosporidium is an important parasite that causes a potentially life-threatening disease in
immunocomprornised individuals worldwide. The disease also contributes significantly to
morbidity among calves and children ...
The impacts of livestock utilization on vegetation and water along Lokichogio - Kibish stock route in the northern part of Turkana district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The establishment of an abattoir in Lokichogio by Amref Turkana Project will
stimulate livestock movement from southern Sudan, Southern Ethiopian, Northern
Uganda and withinTurkana district, increasing livestock utilization ...
An economic analysis of the factors influencing the choice of smallholder Milk Market channel in Keiyo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)
Dairy farming in Keiyo district in Kenya is an important economic activity since 58% of the
households in the district engage in this economic activity. Milk as a source of food and income
has the capacity to address the ...
Postpartum reproductive performance of dairy cows in medium and large scale farms in Kiambu and Nakuru districts of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The goal of a reproductive management programme is to ensure that cows conceive within
given time limit for optimal production and maximum profitability. In intensive dairy
production systems in temperate countries, a ...
Impact of household heads' alcohol consumption on the nutritional status of children under five years of age in Ol'lessos division, Nandi district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
There are many causes of malnutrition. Drugs and substance abuse, a senous global
problem with adverse effects on national securities and socio-economic development is a major
contributing factor to malnutrition. Using ...
Prevalence, intensity and pathological lesions associated with helminth infections in farmed and wild fish in upper tana river basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Fish have become major source of protein and essential fatty acids for many
Kenyans. Thus, many farmers are venturing into fish farming but have challenges
due to fish diseases and parasites. This study examined the ...
Development of a vitamin A fortified mango nectar for primary school children in Kenya
(2010)
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a serious public health problem in Kenya; threatening the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, and its Vision
2030, by 2030 particularly on poverty reduction and ...
Early warning systems and Rain water harvesting technologies As coping mechanisms against climate change in Enkaroni -kajiado District –Kenya
(2010)
The study was motivated by the need to find out whether pastoralists in Kajiado are really aware
of climate change and whether any mitigation measures are been practically put in place. The
broad objective of the study ...
Epidemiology And Economic Importance Fasciola And Gastrointestinal Nematodes Of Cattle In Northern Rangelands Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)