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Groundnut growth and yield response to fertilizer application
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Groundnut is an important food, feed and cash crop in Eastern Africa but in Kenya it has a
yield gap of 2.5 t ha-l and this is attributed to low soil fertility, diseases, poor seed quality
and poor husbandry practices. ...
Effects of fodder legume species on germination, infestation and parasitism of striga hermonthica (del.) benth. on maize (zea mays L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Striga hermonthica (del.) Benth, a parasitic weed reduces maize yields in western Kenya
Striga infestation in maize can be reduced by use of legumes (i.e. Mucuna pruriens,
Stylosanthes guyanensis and Desmodium intortum). ...
Factors influencing nutritional status of school children (5-14 years) in Kibera location, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Malnutrition is a major public health problem in Kenya. Fifty four percent of the children
under five years are malnourished out of which 30.6% are stunted, 4.8% are wasted, and
19.1% are underweight (CBS, MOH and aRC. ...
Studies on the possible causes of losses in Ostrich production in selected ostrich Farms in Kenya
(2009)
Commercial ostrich farming is rapidly becoming a desirable alternative source of
profitable meat production among small holder farmers in Kenya. However ostrich
farming in the country is severely constrained by high egg ...
An economic analysis of the impact of gender and other factors on smallholder dairy productivity: the case of Embu District, Kenya)
(2001-11)
The problem of diminishing dairy productivity and thus dairy production in the face of rising
population density is not unique to Kenya, but is an issue of concern for sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of
affordable good quality ...
A study of factors influencing pig health, productivity, and economics of interventions in smallholder pig farms in Kikuyu division, Kiambu district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
In Kenya information on factors that limit optimal health and productivity in
smallholder pig herds is lacking. The objectives of this study were therefore to: I.
Describe the herd -level characteristics and the farmers' ...
The effect of watering frequency on feed intake, digestibility and body weight gain of the Nganda sheep in eastern Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
This study was conducted at Kyerima village, Kitimbwa Subcounty, Mukono district,
eastern Uganda to determine the effect of watering frequency on water consumption,
feed intake, feed digestibility and body weight gain ...
Dairy performance of Holstein-Friesian cattle and their crosses under semi-arid environment of Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
A total of 1,338 records made by Kenya Holstein-Friesian (K-llF) and crossbred (CB)
cattle during 1972 to 2000 were used to evaluate 305-day adjusted lactation milk yield, milk
yield per day of calving interval, calving ...
Determinant factors of Anaemia among the preschool Children and Women of child bearing age in Garrissa District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A cross sectional study with an analytical component was conducted at Garrissa district to identify the effect of some important determinant factors of anaemia on Garrissa population. A sample of 384 households was used ...
The effect of different levels of concentrate at different phases of lactation on milk production of lactating dairy cows
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Eighteen lactating dairy cows were used to determine the effects of
reallocation of a fixed amount of concentrates during the different phases of
lactation on milk yield (both during period of feeding and total lactation ...