Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Study Of Antimicrobial, Phytochemical And Toxicological Properties Of Selected Plants Used In The Management Of Sexually Transmitted Infections In Samburu County, Kenya
(2014)According to World Health Organization (WHO), the traditional systems of medicine provide primary health care for over 80% of the world population. Antimicrobial resistance is now a major pitfall in the use of conventional ... -
Improving Energy Efficiency Using Data Envelopment Analysis: A Case of Walnut Production
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Walnut is one of the most nutritive crops and modern production methods require large quantities of energy. Efficient use of these energies is a necessary step toward agricultural sustainability. This study therefore focuses ... -
Locomotion Scores And Their Associated Factors In Dairy Cows Within The Smallholder Zero-grazing Units In Kikuyu District, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)The designs and management practices in the smallholder zero-grazing dairy units in Kenya vary greatly between and within the dairy units. These variations serve as part of the risk factors for occurrence of claw disorders ... -
Study Of Antimicrobial, Analgesic And Toxic Properties Of Vernonia Hymenolepis (a. Rich).
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Traditional medicines have been used since ancient time for treatment of various ailments including dental diseases. Inadequacy of dental facilities and high cost of modern treatment has resulted to increased use of ... -
Effectiveness Of Rhizobia Strains Isolated From South Kivu Soils On Growth Of Soybeans (glycine Max).
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Identification of effective indigenous Bradyrhizobium strains which nodulate soybean varieties could trigger development of an industry for inoculant production with use of strains adapted to local conditions. This study ... -
Occurrence Of Rift Valley Fever And Associated Risk Factors In Cattle In Ijara District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Ijara district in Kenya was one of the hotspots of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) during the 2006/2007 outbreak which led to human and animal deaths causing huge economic losses. The main constraint in the control and prevention ... -
Marker Assisted Gamete Selection for Multiple Disease Resistance in Andean Bean Genotypes and Characterization of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Resistant bean varieties can reduce yield losses especially in widespread low input production systems in eastern Africa and enhance production stability. Pathogenic variation for major diseases has received limited attention ... -
Bio-economic performance of grade dairy cattle in mixed small scale farming systems of Vihiga, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study examined the influence of existing grade dairy cattle production factors and systems on bio-economic performance of grade dairy cattle in the mixed small scale farming systems of Vihiga, Kenya. Whilst there ... -
The influence of spacing, leaf picking frequency, initial time of first harvest levels and splits of Nitrogen on leaf yield of Kales (Brassica Oleracea Var Acephala D.C.).
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1982)The influence of spacing,leaf picking frequency, initial time of first harves,levels and splits of nitrogen application on leaf yeiId of kales (Brassica oleracea var.acephala D.C.) were studied during the 1978 short rains ... -
Plant parasitic nematodes associated with sugarcane in the Nyanza sugar belt
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1988)Sampling of soils and roots of sugarcane was carried out in the Nyanza Sugar belt. Extraction of nematodes from the samples indicatd that Pratylenchus spp. was the most important endosparasite in the region. Trichodorus ... -
Occurrence and control of seedborne pathogenic fungi and bacteria of important grain legumes grown by small scale farmers in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1982)Surveys were conducted in several locations of Central and Eastern Provinces of Kenya during the months of October to December 1980. During these surveys, bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) ... -
Use of agent banking services and its effect on agricultural performance among small scale farmers in Nyandarua County
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2014)In Kenya, financial inclusion has become key in development policy with the belief that access to financial services is a powerful means of reducing poverty. About 32% of the population is excluded from access to financial ... -
Development Of Fruit Flavored Wine From Sugarcane Juice Using Different Types Of Yeasts
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Three yeasts strains (Bakers yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Brewers yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae – top fermenter and muratina yeast( obtained from the fruit of sausage tree Kigelia aficanus ) were tested for their ability ... -
Development Of Fermented Rabbit Sausage Product
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Development Of Frankfurter Sausage Using Spider Plant As An Alternative Filler And Extender
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project seeks to develop a sausage rich in crude fibre and antioxidant levels. Sausages in the market are devoid of these important nutrients. The risk is accumulation of cholesterol which can lead to cardiovascular ... -
Effect Of Osmotic Dehydration On Quality Of Mango Slices From Selected Locally Utilized Varieties
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Development Of An Autofill Machine
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Use of eco-friendly strategies in suppression of root-knot nematodes in french bean (phaseolus vulgaris) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) is one of the major pests infecting French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) which is an important vegetable crop for export in Kenya and a potential income earner to smallholder farmers. ... -
A Survey Of Causes Of Carcass And Organ Condemnations Of Livestock Slaughtered In Three Abattoirs In South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2013)A survey was conducted in three abattoirs in South Sudan. The study was designed to provide epidemiological and economic data that can be used for surveillance purposes and importantly for disease control programmes in ... -
Interspecific Hybridization Between Sorghum (sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) And Its Wild Relatives And The Implication On Hybrid Fitness
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an important cereal in global agriculture. Sorghum is a leading cereal in arid and semi-arid agriculture, ranking fifth in importance among the world's grain crops. Efforts in sorghum ...