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Analysis of Factors Influencing the Adoption of Dairy Technologies in Western Kenya
(2005-12)
The necessity to improve dairy production in the less developed countries (LDCs) exists,
and the Government of Kenya has recognised this as evidenced by its efforts in
restructuring the dairy sector. The sector contributes ...
Adoption of soil fertility management technologies in the semi-arid areas of Kenya: the case of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Districts'
(2005-04)
Agriculture is the main economic sector in Kenya and contributes significantly to national
development. For the sector to play this centra! role in a sustainable way, rapid growth in
output and productivity is critical. ...
An investigation of prevalence and risk factors of Porcine Cysticercosis and human Taeniosis in Teso district, Kenya
(2005)
Cysticercosis due to Taenia solium is a disease of both public health and economic importance, which has been reported in developing countries of Africa, Asia and America. Infection in humans and pigs is a disease of the ...
Evaluation of biopesticides in control of red spider mites (tetranychus evansiy on tomatoes (lycopersicum esculentum)
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Three neem-based biopesticides, namely Achook (0.15% Azadirachtin), Neemroc (0.03%
Azadirachtin + 32% neem oil) and Neem + Corn (0.03% Azadirachtin + 32% corn oil)
and one garlic-based product, namely GC- mite (40% garlic ...
Gastro-intestinal parasite infections in the Angolan black and white colobus monkey (colobus angolensis palliatus) in southern Kenya in relation to age, sex and habitat interference
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Approximately 2000 black and white Angolan Colobus, (Colobus angolensis palliatus)
remain in Kenya, Kwale District. The arboreal primate species is threatened by
unchecked deforestation for private development currently ...
Dietary management of hospitalized HIV/aids patients; a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2005-01)
A prospective study (qualitative in nature) was carried out on 56, purposively selected
my seropositive adult males and females hospitalized at the Kenyatta National Hospital,
situated in Nairobi. The objective of this ...
Evaluation and design of runoff storage systems for supplemental irrigation: Laikipia District case study
(2005)
An inventory of the existing runoff harvesting systems for crop production was carried out
in Rugutu location of Laikipia district. An evaluation of rainwater storage system was also
performed in two of the water pans. ...
Density, distribution and habitat utilization patterns of Elephants(Loxodonta Africana, Blumenbaeh, 1797) in Southern Aberdare Ranges, Kenya
(2005)
The African elephant IS an endangered species over most of its range.
Frequent monitoring of elephant numbers is critical to its conservation.
Census of elephants in African savannah ecosystems involves aerial and
ground ...
The prevalence and risk factors of anaemia and nutritional status of children aged 6 - 59 months in Kakuma refugee camp, Turkana district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Anaemia is one of the most prevalent micronutrient deficiency disorders of major public
health concern in Kakuma refugee camp. Little or no efforts have been made to identify the
associated risk factors and their relative ...
Antimcrobial Resistance In Escherichia Coli In Chicken From Southern Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)