Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Anthelmintic resistance, epidemiology and contlrol of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants in Nyandarua district of Kenya and in Denmark
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology, 1996)Control of gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants is most effectively achieved through interventions based on the epidemiology of the parasites. Until recently, the epidemiology of nematode infections in ruminants in ... -
The socio-demographic characteristics, health and nutritional status of street children in selected towns in Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2005-04)In most developing countries, the number of children growing up on the streets of the world's cities is rising at an alarming rate. There is scanty research done on the effect of such a lifestyle on the personal ... -
Fertility, early child mortality and rate of reporting of child births and deaths in Sigor division, Kericho - Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1994)This research was undertaken in May to November. 1991. The main purpose of the survey was to obtain a comprehensive account of fertility and child mortality statistics in a rural area. This investigation provides ... -
Nutritional and safety quality of street foods in Korogocho and industrial area of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition,, 2001)Street foods are a common source of food eaten outside the home, which are sold by vendors in markets, construction sites and along the streets. In the last decade, Kenya had a rapid increase in the urban population, ... -
Pseudomonas bulb rot of ornithogalum spp. : etiology, survival and dissemination
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 1993)The bulb-rot disease of Ornithogalum in Kenya was characterized by necrosis of the leaves which spread into the bulbs. Two common bacterial isolates were obtained from the diseased tissues. The cultures were designated ... -
Influence of Level and Frequency Of Nitrogen Fertilization on Growth, Flowering and Postharvest Quality of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1992)This study was conducted to determine the influence of various levels of Nitrogen and frequency of application on growth, flowering and postharvest quality of tuberose. Nitrogen tended to stimulate an increase of ... -
Design parameters for rainwater catchment systems in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricul tural Engineering, 1996)The study entails the analysis of design parameters for rainwater catchment systems CRWCS) as a source of water supp ly, especially in the semi-arid and arid lands CASAL) where other sources of water are limited. The ... -
Evaluation of ultrasonographic diagnosis, treatment methods and epidemiology of cystic echinococcosis in sheep and goats
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2001)Cystic Echinococcosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus is a major health problem among the nomadic communities of Africa, with the highest incidence in the world being reported in Turkana, Kenya.· However. the ... -
The influence of nitrogen fertilization on growth, flowering and keeping quality of alstroemeria 'carmen' and 'marina'
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1993)The study was conducted in Limuru from June to November, 1990, to investigate the influence of nitrogen fertilization on growth, flowering and keeping quality of Altroemeria 'Carmen' and 'Marina'. The number of total ... -
The molecular genetics of fruit chromoplasts from cucurbita pepo L.: variation in steady-state quantities of RBCL, ESBA, and ORF 2280 transcripts, changes in levels of rubisco large subunit and rubisco activity during fruit development
(Faculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1992)The psbA gene encodes the 01 protein involved in electron transport of photosynthesis leading to production of NAO(P)H and ATP. The ~ gene encodes the large subunit of the ribulose,-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase (Rubisco), ... -
Development and characterization of monoclonal antibodies (mcabs) to trypanosoma (tryfanozoon) brucei evansi and their application as immunodiagnostic reagents
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1989)Parasitological techniques employed in the diagnosis of patent trypanosome infection often fail to detect animals with low or cryptic infection. Yet, serological tests lack precision and accuracy in detecting patent ... -
Studies on occurrence, transmission and potential mechanical vectors of camel trypanosomiasis in northern Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1989)Trypanosoma evansi ,Steele 1885 infection in northern Kenya camels was diagnosed by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), mouse inoculations. and blood smears. The ELISA results indicated a current or past ... -
Clinical and haematological responses of domestic dogs and free-living jackals (canis mesomelas) to ehrlichia canis infection
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1980)A high incidence of clinical and subclinical canine ehrlichiosis was found in dogs from Nairobi and the surrounding area, using a modification of an established blood mononuclear cell culture test. Clinical signs observed ... -
Structure, conduct and performance of the marketlng system for cutflowers in Kenya: the case for statice flowers
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1993)Cutflowers produced and exported from Kenya contribute a significant proportion of the foreign exchange earnings from all exported horticultural crops. Many studies have been undertaken on other horticultural crops but ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in milk from mothers living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health. Pharmacology and Toxicology,, 1994)A total of 137 human milk samples were collected from mothers living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from three health stat ions. The samples were analyzed for the presence of organochlorine pesticides by use of gas ... -
The supply responsiveness of cotton farmers in Central/Eastern Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1991)The broad objective of this study was to identify the reason(s) for the sluggish growth in annual seed cotton output and failure to attain its targeted supply levels for Central/Eastern Kenya over the last two to three ... -
The influence of low temperature treatment on dormancy release, growth and flowering of strawberry (fragaria x ananasa. Duch.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1990)This study was conducted to investigate the effects of artificial low temperature treatment in overcoming bud dormancy and promoting vegetative growth, runner production and flowering in two strawberry cultivars 'Pajaro' ... -
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Adoption of Dairy Technologies in Western Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005-12)The necessity to improve dairy production in the less developed countries (LDCs) exists, and the Government of Kenya has recognised this as evidenced by its efforts in restructuring the dairy sector. The sector contributes ... -
The effect of soil moisture on seed production, seed characteristics and short-term dynamics of Cenchrus Biflorus (roxb.) in arid rangelands of Western Sudan
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1997)This study deals with a phenomenon observed to occur in the arid rangelands of Western Sudan. During a sequence of seasons of relatively high or above average rainfall, a dominant annual grass species, namely Cenchrus ... -
The effect of nitrogen rates on the growth, leaf yield and nutritive quality of the black nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.)
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1990)Two experiments were conducted between August, 1988 and March, 1989 at the Field station of the Fac~lty of Agricul t ur e , Kabete Campus, Uni versi ty of Nairobi, to study the effect of " .. nl.,-rogen (N) rates on ...