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Characterization and assessment of erosion susceptibility of the soils of Mount Marsabit forest ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The study was conducted in the Mount Marsabit forest ecosystem to determine the soil types, erosion susceptibility and to recommend appropriate soil conservation measures. The observation sites were selected ...
Factors associated with high calf morbidity and mortality in a dairy enterprise in Kilifi district of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
A two part longitudinal study was carried out to investigate the causes of high dairy calf
morbidity and mortality in Kilifi Plantations of Kilifi District, Kenya, with the aim of
quantifying both morbidity and mortality, ...
Rangeland Resource Management Technology Adoption among Agropastoral Households in South-Eastern Kenya: Its Influence on Factor Productivity and Poverty Alleviation
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
This study was motivated by the need to ascertain whether rangeland resource management
technologies are suitable and relevant as alternative means to improved agro-pastoral production
and livelihoods. Data were collected ...
Effects of Water Sources and Watering Frequency for Dairy Cattle on Water offered and Milk Production in Kiambu District
(2002)
Data on water sources, mode of offer, watering frequency,
amount of water offered, body weights and milk yield were
collected from 21 randomly selected smallholder farms by
means of farm visits and questionnaires ...
Prevalence and risk factors of vitamin A Deficiency amongst pre-school children in Gichugu division, kirinyaga district, kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
This study was undertaken to assess the risk of vitamin A deficiency and determine its
possible determinants in three sub-locations, Thimu, Thumaita and Rwambiti of Gichugu
Division, Kirinyaga District. Socio-economic ...
Effect Of Liming And Inorganic Fertilizer Application On Seed Iron And Zinc Concentration And Grain Yield Of Common Bean (phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Biofortification of staples with micronutrients and agronomic management practices such
as amounts, timing, placement and forms of fertilizers applied in production of these
crops have the potential to influence their ...
Efficiency of cattle marketing in Kajiado district, Kenya
(2009)
Cattle production and marketing in Kajiado District is the main economic activity, with
about 70 percent of the people depending on livestock and their products. Although
livestock and their products are considered high ...
The effects of dietary supplementation with textured soya bean protein and provitamin a on growth rate and Diarrhoea experience among malnourished children in Makumbe hospital rehabilitation centre, Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
A prospective study (lnterventional ln nature) was carried out
to assess the effect of dietary supplementation with either
texturized soya bean protein (TVP) and provitamin A (betacarotene
from carrots) or with TVP alone ...
Evaluation of domestic rainwater catchment systems in Ng'arua Division, Laikipia District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the technical and socioeconomic performance of
existing domestic rainwater harvesting system projects in Sipili and 01 Moran Locations of
Ng'arua Division, Laikipia District in ...
The role of a school feeding programme in dietary nutrient intake and nutritional status of school children in Mathare Valley slums of Nairobi
(2004)
When children reach school ugc, they arc still !:',I'OWlllg, although 11Ilt ;lS lils( ;l~; their yOUllgl'l'
brothers and sisters. They are usually very active and use up plenty of energy every day. To
improve the nutritional ...