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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 ...
Studies of fluoride dietary sources, effects on milk production, excretion in dairy cattle and toxicity in rats
(2002)
Excessive ingestion of fluoride can cause dental and skeletal lesions
and in severe circumstances adversely affect health and productivity
performance of domestic animals. The objectives of this study were to
investigate ...
Effect of lactoperoxidase system on keeping quality and activity of selected starter cultures in raw and heat treated camel milk
(2007)
This study was conducted to investigate preservative effect of the LPsystem
on both raw and pasteurized camel milk. The effect of the LPsystem
on selected starter cultures in the raw and pasteurized camel
milk was also ...
The prevalence of malnutrition among children 6-59 months and some selected maternal associated factors in Busia Sub-district in Tororo District, Uganda
(2000-06)
Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem of considerable
concern in developing countries. Food intake and disease are considered as
immediate causes of the problem, aggravated by poor hygiene and
sanitation. ...
Effects of pigeonpeas (cajanus cajan (L.) millsp.) genotypes on pod and green pea yield and the nutiutlonal quality as influenced by storage condition
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Seeds of nine pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) genotypes (lCPLs 93047,
93066, 87091, 93020, 93015, 93016, 93027, 90029, and 'ICP 7035') obtained from
ICRISAT -Kenya were grown under field conditions at Kabete and ...
The potential of thidiazuron in in-vitro propagation of selected ornamental plants
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The potential of the phenylurea derivative, (N' -phenyl-N' -1 ,2,3-thidiazol-5-ylurea,
thidiazuron, TDZ) in stimulating morphogenic responses from shoot-tip cultures of various
omamental crops iPolionthes tuberosa L., ...
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 ...
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 ...
A physiological study of the oploid receptors in the naked mole rat (heterocephalus label)
(2003)
The aim of the study were to investigate the following,antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor selective drugs on thermal pain(hot plate test)and chemical pain(formalin test and modified acetic acid test)and behavioural ...