Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Studies of the pseudomonas spp. Associated with bacterial blight of coffee in Kenya.
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Occurrence of bovine leptospirosis in Kenya
(University of NairobiVeterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1983-04)Bovine leptospirosis is a worldwide problem and is of economlc importance. The losses are due to abortions, stillbirths, infertility, reduced weight galns, decreased milk production and death. The disease in cattle may ... -
A study of making concentrated starter culture for Mala production in Kenya with special emphasis on small scale manufacturers
(University of NairobiFood Nutrition & Technology, 1989)The overall objective of this study was to produce a bulk concentrated mala culture for use directly producers. culturing composed in mala production by small scale mala 'Mala' is a sour milk product obtained by pausterised ... -
Investigation into problems emanating from road drainage with suggested methodology for prevention in Muranga and Baringo districts,Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1981)The report describes an investigation into the problems of soil erosion which are associated with road design, construction and drainage, Although there are many advantages to be gained from a high ... -
Dialiel analysis of bare tip, lusk leaf number and other agronomic traits in maize (Zea Mays l. )
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, 1986)Maize (zea mays. L.) is t b.e most important food crop in Kenya. It is consumed as roasted cobs and ground flour for making !!Ugali", a staple food for over 50% of Kenya's population. Although several hybrids and ... -
A study of the foetal membranes and placenta of the african cane rat (thryonomys swinderianus) with some observations on the placentation in the elephant shrews - family macroscelididae
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 1979) -
Interactions between alachlor, pendimethal And farm-yard manure in the control of weeds in field beans
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1986)Effects of two preemergence herbicides, at tHO rates, on weeds and beans (Phaseolus vulga-risT'....J • '.) . WC~ evaluated for two seasons. The herbicides were applieJ on plots with or ~ithout farm-yard manure. The ... -
Water balance study of Thiba section of Mwea irrigation settlement
(Agriculture, 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 ... -
Phytochemical Investigation And Antimicrobial Activity Of Blighia Unijugata Bak (Sapindaceae)
(University Of NairobiDepartment Of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2009)Blighia unijugata Bak (Sapindaceae) is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. An infusion of the pounded roots is used to treat fever in East Africa. The ... -
The nutritional evaluation of dried poultry waste as a feed ingredient for broiler chickens
(Department of Animal Science, University of Nairobi, 1987)Studies were carried out to determine the chemical and bacteriological compositions of variously dried poultry waste (DPW), and to evaluate DPW as a feed ingredient for broiler chickens. Poultry waste was collected every ... -
Identification of a severe strain of bean common mosaic virus isolated
(Agriculture, 1979)A severe mosaic inducing virus, associated with a disease of Phaseolus vulqaris L. 'Canadian Wonder', in experimental plots, at the Field Station of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, was identified on ... -
The marketing of sheep and goats from two pastoral systems in Kenya
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 1986)The problem of sub-optimal offtake of sheep and boats from the maasai production system is investigated. The study uses a comparative approach, taking the Baringo livestock production system as an example from which ... -
The influence of surface residue on soil loss and runoff
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Engineering) in the, 1989)The study was conducted on sixteen runoff plots installed at the erosion control research station, Department of Agricultural Engineering, at the Kabete Campus of the University of Nairobi, on a 16.4% slope of a humic ... -
Impact of the African elephant (loxodonta African) on woody vegetation in a savanna ecosystem in Laikipia, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Land. Resource Management and Agricultural Technology in the University of Nairobi,, 2010-09)The impact of elephant utilization on woody vegetation was investigated on Mpala Research Center and Conservancy, in Laikipia savanna ecosystem. Elephant sightings were recorded using hand-held GPS devices and were used ... -
Tannins in tropical legumes
(Department of Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1994-12) -
Effects of different bean varieties on oviposition behaviour and fecundity of acanthoscelides i obtectus say (coleoptera: bruchidae).
(Agriculture, 1995)The interactions between the bean bruchid Acanthoscelides obtectus and six bean varieties (Red haricot, Mwitemania, Rose coco, Nyayo, Canadian wonder and Mwezi moja) under cultivation in Kenya were studied under ... -
Investigation into causes of gullying and gully control in Kandara division of Muranga district.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1980)Gullying is intense in many arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya due to erosive climatic conditions, rugged terrain, development projects like roads and overgrazing. The same problem of ... -
Milk production potential of free ranging shall East African goats.
(University of NairobiCollege Of Agriculture And Veterinary Sciences, 1984)Analyses of milk production ability of the Small East African goats were performed on data collected at Isiolo Animal Production Station in Isiolo District of Kenya. The data were collected from 93 does which kidded in ... -
Assessing the relative erodibility 0f some kenyan soils using a rainfall simulator vasses using the relative erodibility 0f some kenyan soils using a rainfall simulator
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A study of the occurrence of avian salmonellosis in some farms and a slaughter house in Kenya
(Agriculture, 1979)Salmonellosis is a zoonotic disease which causes severe gastroenteritis and septicemia in man and animals. In chickens, the disease causes high losses by death during the first three weeks after hatching, reduced ...