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Childcare practices and nutritional status of children 0 - 2 years old in Makongeni estate, Thika - Kenya
(1996)
This thesis reports on a study carried out in Peri -Urban
Thika. The study aimed at establishing from the mothers of
children 0 -2 years old which of their dailly activities are
regarded specifically as childcare acti ...
Determination of the causes of secondary salinization in Kibwezi
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Following increased rates of population growth, more and more marginal land has been opened up
to meet the ever increasing food demand. Crop production in the arid and semi arid lands suffers
from insufficient rainfall. ...
Agroforestry tree mulches: effects on runoff, soil loss, soil physical properties and maize performance on a lixisol in a semi arid area of Machakos, Kenya
(1996)
The effects of mulch from the foliage of Grevillea robusta, Cassia siamea and
Gliricidia septum on selected soil physical properties, runoff, soil erosion and
maize performance on a lixisol in Machakos, a semi arid area ...
Analysis of social profitabiity and comparative advantage of domestic wheat production in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Kenya imports over 50% of its domestic wheat requirements. The
potential import bill for wheat is projected to reach US $ 545
million over the 1991-2000 period. Further, wheat imports
denominated in Kenya shilling, ...
The role of traditional rangeland resource utilization among selected pastoral communities of Tanzania
(1996-06)
A study was conducted in two pastoral communities in the reserve grazing areas. These
were the reserve grazing pastures, used by the Gogo of Makang'wa, central Tanzania and
Maasai of Tingatinga, northern Tanzania, as a ...
Removal of soil and chemical spray contaminants from tomatoes during industrial washing
(1996)
Chemical spray residues on unprocessed tomatoes are known to be above
limits recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and drug
Act (FDA) at Kenya. Soil contamination on tomatoes delivered for processing
is ...
A cross-sectional study of Gastro-intestinal Nematodiasis, gross Skin conditions and ectoparasites of Donkeys in Mwingi District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
This study was designed to investigate the prevalence gastro-intestinal nematodes,
gross skin conditions and ectoparasites in Mwingi District, Kenya. The associations
between known management and husbandry risk factors ...
Anthelmintic resistance, epidemiology and contlrol of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants in Nyandarua district of Kenya and in Denmark
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Control of gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants is most effectively achieved through
interventions based on the epidemiology of the parasites. Until recently, the epidemiology
of nematode infections in ruminants in ...
Seasonal Diet and habitat preferences of cattle (Bos Indicus), Kongoni (Alcephalus buselaphus), and Wildebest(Connochaetes taurinus) grazing on a common range
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
The feeding habits of cattle (Bos indicus), kongoni
(Alcephalus buselaphus) and wildebeest (Connochaetes
taurinus) whether as single species or in combination
with other animal species on the same range have been
studied ...
Safety Of Feeding Crop Residues With Pesticides To Dairy Cattle In A Mixed Farming Irrigation Scheme In Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
The feeding of agricultural products previously sprayed with pesticides to dairy animals is a common practice in most intensive farming systems. This is due to diversification of agricultural practices in an attempt to ...