Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Antibiotics Residues in Milk Supplied by Smallholder Farmers to Processors in Kenya: a Case of Bomet, Nakuru, and Nyeri Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The consumption of milk and milk products serves as a good source of complete food. In spite of that, the use of antibiotics by farmers for the treatment of domestic dairy animals has increased which has led to antibiotic ... -
Genotypic Response to Striga (Striga Hermonthica) Infestation in Wild Relatives and Landraces of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor ) and the Introgression of the Resistance Into Cultivated Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sorghum is the second most important cereal crop in Kenya after maize, grown on an area of 117000 ha -1 with about 144000 tonnes being produced annually. Striga hermonthica is among the major causes of sorghum yield loss ... -
Etiology, Prevalence, Risk Factors and Pathological Lesions Associated With Canine Cutaneous Myiasis in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)A cross-sectional study of canine cutaneous myiasis (CCM) was conducted from March to August, 2021 in eight sub-counties of Kitui County, Kenya. The aim of the study was to determine the etiology, prevalence, risk factors ... -
Development of Finger Millet-amaranth Based Weaning Porridge Flour Enriched With Edible Cricket Scapsipedus Icipe
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, there is growing interest to integrate nutrient–dense foods such as insect flour into food products to achieve nutritional goals and address food insecurity. Though cereal–based porridge is widely consumed in ... -
Quality Characteristics and Consumer Exposure to Sulphur Dioxide From Fruit-based Nonalcoholic Beverages Commercially Traded in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)A diversity of fruit based non- alcoholic beverages, locally produced, and imported are sold and consumed in Kenya. The choice preservative for these beverages is Sulphur dioxide, making it one of the potential causes of ... -
Brachiaria Brizantha Cv. Xaraes Yields and Soil Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Fertilized Humic Nitisols of Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study evaluated the effects of organic and inorganic soil fertilization on forage grass (Brachiaria brizantha cv. xaraes) yields, soil N availability, and soil greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Central Kenya. A field ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Associated Factors in Zebu Calves Among Pastoralists in Isiolo County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Helminthosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by nematodes, cestodes and trematodes, which causes sub-optimal production, reproduction, early culling, work capacity, extra cost of treatment, reduced market values of ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Meat Hygiene Among Slaughterhouse Workers and Meat Traders in Bosaso District Puntland State of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Most developing countries like Somalia have a challenge of widespread occurrence of meat related diseases due to inadequacy of laws on safety, practices of handling meat and sanitation conditions, weaknesses in regulatory ... -
Effect of Supplementary Sprinkler Irrigation on Growth and Yield of French Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) in Semi-arid Muvumba Valley, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study was conducted in semi-arid area of Muvumba valley, Nyagatare District, Eastern Province of Rwanda. This work was formulated with the aim of assessing the effect of supplementary sprinkler irrigation on growth ... -
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antidiarrhea and Toxic Effects of the Aqueous and Methanolic Leaf and Fruit Extracts of Cucumis Dipsaceus in Winstar Rats and New Zealand White Rabbits
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Inflammation, diarrhea, and microbial infections produce high morbidity and mortality globally, contributing to a high burden of disease in developing countries. Despite the utilisation of conventional drugs to treat ... -
Enabling Factors of Glycemic Control Among Diabetic Clients Being Managed at Health Facilities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diabetes mellitus refers to a long-term disorder that occurs when pancreas is incapable of producing sufficient insulin and/or the body cells do not commendably utilize insulin. Globally, the prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus ... -
The Role of Communities of Practice on Adoption of Agricultural Innovations and Technologies: Case of the System of Rice Intensification Approach in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Over the years, the introduction and reception of agricultural innovations and technologies have faced partial success as measured by observed rates of adoption. Utilization of Communities of Practice (CoPs) as communication ... -
Analysis of the Genetic Structure of Five Eucalyptus Grandis Populations and Generation of F1 Progenies From E. Grandis × E. Urophylla
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Eucalypts account for about 39600 ha of land in Kenya while other exotic species, Cupressus and Pinus, at 28,900 and 6,800 ha of land, respectively in the year 1999 though in 2009, the total area under eucalypts cultivation ... -
Effect of Post-harvest Handling Knowledge and Practices of Small-scale Maize Farmers in Trans Nzoia County on Mycotoxin Contamination of the Grains
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a vital grain that is rich in starch and is considered the staple food of Kenya. The crop is highly productive in ecological zones that have its favorable climate; however, the grain is highly ... -
An Evaluation of Transmission of World Maize Prices Into Kenya’s Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Eastern and Southern African region maize grain prices is recorded highest in Kenya. There has been a reduction of prices of agricultural commodity from their recorded peak in 2008, but, this has not been the case in ... -
Microbial and Chemical Profile of Fermented Cassava Leaves From Selected Kenyan Coastal Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Cassava (Manihot escutenta, Crantz), is one of the high yielding, disease and drought resistant crop that can be used as an alternative to maize in Kenya. The leaves are highly nutritious and serve as an alternative to ... -
Assessment of Climate Resilience of Tomato Production Using Climate Smart Pest Management Technologies, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)For many years, pest management has been a big problem in Africa, especially in Uganda. Pest proliferation has been exacerbated by climate change. With temperature rise, change in rainfall patterns, and change in humidity ... -
Effect of Crop Management Practises, Temperature and Rainfall on Development of Angular Leaf Spot and Anthracnose on Common Beans in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Plant disease is a major constraint in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya. Angular bean leaf spot (als) (Pseudocercospora griseola) and anthracnose of bean (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) are foliar ... -
Effect of Plant Spacing and Rhizobial Inoculation on Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Selected Greengram Varieties in Kiboko and Ithookwe in Lower Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diseases, pests, inappropriate agronomic practices and drought are the most important constraints to grain legumes production in Sub-Saharan Africa. Low green gram Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek yields in eastern Kenya is ... -
Management of Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera Pannosa) on Roses (Rosa Hybrida) Using Bacillus Spp and Sodium Nitrophenolate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa) is a major disease of roses which reduces yield and quality through growth of mycelia on different parts of the rose plant which affects their salability. The disease is wide spread ...