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Effect of pre- and postpartum supplementation on performance of red Maasai sheep and small East African goat
(1981)
Two experiments were conducted at Kitenge!a Station,
Machakos District, of Kenya to examine the effect of pre- and postpartum supplementation on performance of Red Masai sheep and Small East African goats under range ...
Chemical weed control in irish potatoes(Solanum Tuberosum L
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
Cyrosurgery and Immunotherapy of Squamous cell Carcinoma in Cattle
(1981)
An investigation was conducted to assess the incidence
and. identify the predisposing factors of bovine
squamous cell carcinoma in Kenya. The incidence, breed
susceptibility, sites of origin and age distribution ...
Genotype x environment interactions in Sorchum grown in the medium agricultural potential areas of Kenya
(1981)
Fourteen genotypes, (four hybrids, six
varieties,and four random mating populations) were
grown in a randomized complete block design and three
replications in five- locations for two seasons, i.e,
1979 long rains and ...
The level and determinants of rural saving among small-scale farmers:the case of Mumias sugar-cane outgrowers
(University of Nairobi, 1981-03)
This study aimed at estimating the saving residual capacities
among the Mumias sugar-cane farmers. The study also focused on the
possible determinants of the saving residual of these farmers. The
possible determinants ...
Screening and selection of potato clones and varieties for resistance to late blight phytophthora infestans (mont.) de bary
(1981)
Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary is one of the most destructive diseases which limits the production of potatoes in Kenya. Most of the potatoes are produced by small-scale farmers who cannot ...
The effect of weeds on growth and yield of beans (phaseolus vulgaris)
(1981)
Field studies were conducted in 1979 and 1980
at the Field Station, University of Nairobi, to
evaluate dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris, L) varieties
Canadian Wonder, Mwezi Moja and Rose Coco growth
and yield as influenced ...
Water balance study of Thiba section of Mwea irrigation settlement
(1981)
At present the Thiba and Nyamindi rivers are
unable to meet the demands for the rice production.
Therefore Water Balance Study was conducted in Thiba
Section of Mwea Irrigation Scheme to seek more information
regarding ...
Studies on the epidemiology of trypanosoma evansi infection in camels in selected areas of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
Studies on the Epidemiology of Trypanosoma evansi infection in Selected areas of Kenya:
The study covered four camel herds namely:
KULAL, NGURUNIT, OLMAISOR and GALANA. All these herds, except GALANA, are north of the ...
A comparative study of land and Labour productivity in small scale and large scale Coffee farms with particular reference to Kiambu District
(University of Nairobi, 1981-09)
This study estimates the marginal value products for both land and labour in estates and smallholder Coffee farms. It is shown that land productivity is substantially higher in estates than in smallholder farms. The mean ...