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Evaluation of lambda star in the control of aphids on kale
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Effect of guar gum and starch on the stability of passion nectar
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Valuation of Genetically Determined Cattle Attributes Among Pastoralists of Kajiado District: Implications for Breed Conservation
(2008)
Domestic animal diversity in developing countries is embedded in traditional farming and
pastoral communities who manage their livestock according to their indigenous knowledge and
in tune with local constraints. Especially ...
Acute and subacute toxicity of nicandra physaloides (l) gaertn in mice and calves respectively
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The plant Nicandra physaloides (L) Gaertn, commonly known as the' apple of Peru' is a member
of the solaneceae family. It has been widely associated with livestock poisoning in Kenya and
elsewhere. The clinical signs ...
An Analysis of the returns to adoption of Agricultural technologies in south western kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
An assessment of the pollution of Kabuthi river by wastewater from Dagoretti slaughterhouses complex in Kiambu district of Kenya
(2008)
Wastewater is an important source of environmental pollution. Both ground and surface
water is polluted by wastewater from abattoirs, domestic, agricultural and industrial effluent.
Wastewater from slaughterhouses contains ...
Pharmacological evaluation of antimicrobial ani) bioactivity of plant used in ethnomedicine and ethnoveterinary medicine in Machakos and Kitui areas, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2008-08)
The use of plants to cure diseases and relieve physical sufferings started from the earliest times of mankind's history. In Africa, 80% of the population uses traditional medicine for primary health care. Due to antimicrobial ...
The effects of fertilizers and mulberry (morus alba l. ) variety on cocoon and silk quality in Kenya
(2008-05)
The study was carried out in two sites already with existing mulberry trees comprising three
varieties, Kanva , Noi (Thailand), and Embu (local variety). The main objective of the study was
to determine the effect of ...
The status and farmers' knowledge on cassava mosaic disease and the response of local varieties to cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak diseases in coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBS D) are the
mainbiotic constraints to cassava production in coastal Kenya. A survey to document the
incidence and severity of CMD and farmers' knowledge ...
The effects of overnight housing, deworming and supplementary feeding on weight gain and economic viability of weaner goats
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The study was conducted to determine the effects of overnight housing,
supplementation, endo-parasite control and combinations of these husbandry practices
on the growth rate of weaner Galla goats in the southeastern ...