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Calf health and production under Maasai pastoral systems in Kajiado District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2007-07)
The study examined factors associated with poor health and slow growth rate of calves in Maasai pastoral systems.
Characterization of genetic resistance to Coffee Berry Disease (Colletotrichum kahawae Waller and Bridge) in Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) that is introgressed from Coffea canephora Pierre
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) is an anthracnose of young berries of Arabica coffee (Coffea
arabica L.) that is caused by the fungus Colletotrichum kahawae. It is a major limitation to
economic production of the crop in ...
The pathology of rinderpest in common warthog, cattle and African cape buffalo experimentally infected with African lineages I and II isolates of rinderpest virus.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The persistence of mild rinderpest in the Eastern Africa region despite continued
eradication efforts has been a subject of concern in recent years among the wildlife
conservation, livestock production, and scientific ...
Variability of iron, zinc and protein concentration in common bean genotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
One prerequisite for breeding micronutrient dense bean cultivars is availability of
adequate genetic variation. However the iron, ZInC and protein concentration of most
bean cultivars and landraces widely grown in Africa ...
Experimental solanum incanum l poisoning in sheep and goats
(2007)
Solanum incanum L. is a shrub found in many areas of Kenya. The toxicity of ripe Solanum incanum L fruits has been carried out in sheep and goats with no effect. However, unripe fruits are more abundant and goats and sheep ...
Prevalence and associated health risks of escherichia coli 0157:in urban smallholder dairy farming and non-dairy farming households in Dagoretti, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
A prevalence study of E.coli 0157:H7 was done amongst smallholder dairy
farming and neighbouring non-dairy households in Dagoretti Division of Nairobi
city, to determine the herd prevalence of E.coli 0157:H7, and to ...
Evaluation of rice milling by-products from Mwea irrigation Scheme in layer chicken diets
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Lack of affordable high quality feeds is one of the major constraints to the development of a vibrant poultry sub-sector in Kenya. Maize and its by-products have traditionally been used as the main energy sources in poultry ...
Determination of levels of trace elements in pastures in some regions in Kenya
(2007)
Trace elements are needed by ruminant animals for physiological and biochemical
processes. The trace elements at optimum levels make animals to maintain desired
production performance parameters. Excesses of some of these ...
A survey of the prevalence of schistosoma bovis and its possible public health importance in Kwale district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Schistosomosis is caused by trematodes of the genus Schistosoma which are
widespread in Africa and affect both man and livestock. Schistosoma bovis is usually a
livestock parasite but may occasionally parasitise humans. ...
Genetic diversity in Tanzanian pigeonpea [cajanus cajan (L.) millsp.J landraces
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
A total of 123 pigeonpea landraces from farmers' fields in four pigeonpea growing regions (low
altitude Coastal , Eastern and Southern plains and Northern highlands) of Tanzania were
characterized for 16 qualitative and ...