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Type and frequency of dental conditions in dogs and donkeys in Kenya
(2008)
This study aimed to determine the prevalence, clinical features and interventions for
dental conditions affecting dogs and donkeys. Two hundred and thirty five dogs from the
University of Nairobi, Small Animal Clinic ...
Rapid mapping of hydraulic conductivity in tropical watershed
(2003)
Modeling of water and solute dynamics in soils is a major focus in watershed
management. In order to model the water flow, soil hydraulic properties have to
be known. Spatial information on basic soil data such as ...
Estimation of above and below ground carbon stocks in selected land use patterns in Mt. Marsabit ecosystem.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Intensified agricultural practices lead to a reduction in ecosystems carbon stocks.
This is mainly due to removal of aboveground biomass as harvest with subsequent
burning and/or decomposition and loss of soil carbon as ...
Stimulation of immune response in dogs against echinococcus granulosus
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
Hydatidosis is a cyclozoonosis that is caused by the larval stage
of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus. It is of major veterinary and
public health importance in many parts of the world. Several
measures are available ...
Fish pond effluent effects on yield of french beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.) and kale (brasica oleraceae l.) in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
The effects of pond effluent and its interaction with applied mineral fertilisers
was assessed in a field experiment with application of mineral fertilisers at
recommended rates and irrigation with pond effluent using ...
The food security status and nutrient response of traditional and exotic vegetables in the Mumias sugarcane scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A baseline study was conducted in October-November, 2000 in Mumias Sugarcane
Scheme (MSS) to determine the potential of vegetables on food security of smallholder
farmers. The survey covered 108 participating farmers. ...
Factors affecting the live weight of some genotypes of beef cattle at thirty months of age at kiboko and buchuma range research stations (Kenya).
(University of Nairobi, 1980)
The variation of body weights of 718 beef cattle was examined using data from 1969 to 1974 at Kiboko and Buchuma Range Research Stations which are located in the arid and
semi-arid zone. The Least Squares Method of fitting ...
Effects of soil compaction by transportation vechicles on the sugarcane fields of Mumias sugar company
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
An investigation of soil compaction in the sugarcane
fields of Mumias Sugar Company by transport
vehicles was conducted between October, 1989 and April,
1990.
Studies were conducted for the establ ishment of
safe axle ...
An economic analysis of forest extraction And its linkage to community livelihoods: The case of kakamega rain forest.
(2008)
Forests and other tree systems in Africa continue to play an important role in the national
economies and livelihoods of the rural population. They constitute an important
component of household food security by providing ...