Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Potential Impact of Genetically Modified (GMO) Maize Flour on Maize Flour Consumption in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of agricutural economics,, 2006) -
Potential Socio-economic Effects of Adopting Tsetse-Repellants as a Technology in Control of Trypanomosis in Pastoral Cattle Production Systems
(University of Nairobi,department of agricultural economics,, 2006) -
Potential Socio-economic Effects of Adopting Herbicide-coated Maize Seed as a Technology in Striga Weed Control
(University of Nairobi,Department of agricutural economics,, 2004) -
Potential Impact of Livestock Information Systems on Pastoral Cattle Marketing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of agricutural economics,, 2006) -
Effects Of Lactoperoxidase System In Camel Milk For Preservation And Fermentation Purposes
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science Nutritin and Technology, 2007)Summary This study was conducted to investigate preservative effect of the LPsystem on both raw and pasteurized camel milk. The effect of the LPsystem on selected starter cultures in the raw and pasteurized camel milk ... -
Digestibility, feeding value and limiting amino acids in high-fibre and fibre-reduced sunflower cakes fed to tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2001)Four experiments were conducted at the University of Nairobi, in Kenya, to determine the effect of reducing the amount of fibre in sunflower cake on nutrient digestibility and feed utilization in tilapia (O. niloticus), ... -
Possibilities And Limitations In Flavouring Of The Cultured Milk Product Mala By Means Of Preparations From Fruits Available In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science Nutritin and Technology, 1987)This research was conducted to asses the possibilities and limitations in flavouring of the cultured milk product "mala" by preparations from fruits available in Kenya. Experiments were therefore carried out to: - determine ... -
Quality Factors Affecting the Value of Beef in Kenya: An Assessrnent of Relevant Attributes and Altemate Methodologies
(1997)In order to idem% and estimate the implicit values of quality attributes of Kenyan beef, revealed preference data on carcass prices and attributes and experimental choice data on butchers' contingent behaviour are collected ... -
Heritability of mineral elements of micronutrient value in two Solanum Scabrum (miller) accessions from Kenya and Cameroon
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2007-07)Indigenous leafy vegetables account for 75.3% of all vegetables consumed in Africa and eight families account for 50% of the indigenous African leafy vegetables with Amaranthaceae and Solanaceae ranking at the top. Solanum ... -
Maternal nutritional knowledge and the nutritional status of children 6-24 months old in a poor Peri-urban community Kibera
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1994) -
The effect of narrow grass strips in controlling soil erosion and runoff on sloping land
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1983-11)The study was carried out on twelve runoff plots installed at Kabete Campus Field Station, University of Nairobi, on a 10% natural slope of eutric Nitisol to assess the effect of grass strips in controlling soil loss ... -
Analysis of endogenous retrovirus-like particle expression in normal male olive baboon (papio anubisj reproductive tissues.'
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, 2001)Endogenous retrovirus- Iike sequences (ERV s) represent a substantial component of most vertebrate genomes. Majority share morphological features with type-C retroviruses. To date, the significance of ERV -related sequences ... -
The effect of organic and inorganic amendments on phosphorus release and availability from two phosphate rocks and triple superphosphate in phosphorus fixing soils
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1999)Phosphorus deficiency limits crop production in western Kenya due to low native soil P, continuous cultivation without adequate P fertilization and often high soil P fixation. The use of commercial P fertilizers by small ... -
Effects of iron and folate supplementation on haematological parameters, birthweight and neo-natal growth in a highland population of Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1993-06)Anaemia during pregnancy as a result of iron and folate deficiencies is a major threat to women, particularly in developing countries. Because of the extra demands that pregnancy imposes on iron and folate status of the ... -
An analysis of the economic potential and adoption of alley cropping in Siaya district
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1993)Though alley cropping has been in use for about six years in Siaya District, no economic study to determine its impact on farm families' income in the district has been undertaken hitherto. This study was therefore ... -
Child care practices and nutritional status of 0-2 year old children in lower Nyakach, Kisumu District
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1993)This study aimed at determining the various childcare activi ties performed by caregivers, time allocation for childcare activities and nutritional status of children aged 0-2 years. A descriptive cross-sectional study ... -
Comparison of the effects of supplementing diets of Protein Energy malnourished children at Mbooni family life training centre with milk-yellow Maize Porridge or Tempe-yellow Maize Porridge
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1995)A prospective case control study, (a clinical trial type and interventional in nature) was carried out at Mbooni Family Life Training Centre. Effects on weight gain, growth rate, diarrhoea experience and rehabilitation ... -
Prevalence of pica consumption among pregnant women from lower and higher economic groups.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1993-08)An interesting phenomenon has been observed amongst pregnant women world wide, spanning over a number of decades; This is the consumption of non-food substances like soil, clay, chalk and many others. This practice is ... -
Effects of bean planting density and planting time on growth and yields of maize and beans in an . intercropping system
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1997)Intercropping is a farming practice that has recently received attention from agronomists as a means of improving land use efficiency. This study was conducted to determine whether manipulating bean density and planting ... -
Nutritional Status of school children and some associated factors in Rupahgwaha irrigated scheme (Chiredzi Zimbabwe)
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1997)This study was conducted in Rupangwana irrigation scheme in the South Eastern "Lowveld" of Zimbabwe (Chiredzi) in the period January to March 1995. The investigation was a cross sectional study of comparing the nutritional ...