Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Studies on Ethnopharmacology, Antimicrobial Activity and Toxicity of Catha Edulis (Vahl.) Forssk.ex Endl. (Celestraceae) in Sprague Dawley Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Catha edulis (Vahl.) Forssk. ex Endl. (Celastraceae) is a plant which is predominantly used for its euphoretic and stimulant actions. Other indigenous uses of the plant which have been reported include; treatment of ... -
Reducing Synchronizing Prostaglandin F2α Dosage in Dairy Goats for Enhanced Goat Artificial Insemination Uptake in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Dairy goat farming is rising globally as an alternate climate smart livestock. This rise is attributed to its high drought and heat resilience, less methane emission and better disease resistance. According to KNBS (2019), ... -
Molecular Characterization of Circulating Foot and Mouth Disease Virusserotypes a, Sat1 and Sat2 in Kenya From 2019 to 2020 in Relation to the Vaccine
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a contagious disease of cloven-hooved domestic and susceptible wild animals. Repeated FMD cases are reported annually throughout the country despite vaccinations being carried out. This has ... -
Assessment of Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour and Preferences for Value-added Sweet Potato Products: a Case of Homabay and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is bio-fortified with vitamin A and is therefore highly promoted for its contribution to the fight against vitamin A deficiency (VAD). It is predominantly consumed in rural areas where ... -
Studies on Preventive and Curative Ethnoveterinary Remedies Applied by the Rendille/ariml and Gabra Communities of Marsabit District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)This study was undertaken to take stock of the existing traditional veterinary knowledge and practices among the Rendille/Ariaal and Gabra ethnic groups of Marsabit District and to determine the antibacterial activity ... -
Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes Using Host Resistance, Organic Amendments and Biocontrol Agents in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, potato cyst nematodes species (Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are characterized by their invasive nature, efficient adaptability in most environments, and vast spread in potato fields. Given the ... -
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Acute Oral Toxicity and Phytochemical Study of Maerua Triphylla a. Rich. (Capparidaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and opioids are used in the management of inflammation and pain. However, the use of these drugs is limited by cost, adverse effects, and the reappearance ... -
Product Quality Characteristics of Solar Dried Chilli Products
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Chilli is an important commercial crop grown worldwide and used as a condiment, culinary supplement, or vegetable. It's mainly consumed as a dried chilli powder and in other forms such as whole green and red chillies, ... -
Estimates of Human Cases of Dog Bites and Public Health Burden of Dog Bites in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Dog bite is a prevalent but, underreported problem in the developing world. It’s almost always associated with rabies. Rabies, a disease of ancient times, continues to cause untold suffering and death in most of the ... -
Prevalence of Brucella in Milk Produced Under Open and Zero-grazing Systems in Rwanda and Risk of Exposure Among Milk Consumers in Cattle-keeping Households
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Studies on Brucella prevalence in milk produced in Rwanda are limited. Brucellosis knowledge among cattle farmers and the risk of exposure to Brucella through milk consumption are, also, poorly documented. A study was, ... -
Spermatogonial Stem Cell Culture, Transfection, and Intra-testicular Transplantation as a Preliminary Tool Towards Obtaining Genetic Modification of Kenyan Galla Goat
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are the germline stem cells responsible for continuous spermatogenesis. The continuous production of spermatozoa relies on the capacity of SSCs to undergo self-renewal to maintain a reservoir ... -
An Ex-ante Assessment of the Socio-ecological Implications of Communal Land Certification in Pastoral Areas of the Borana Zone in Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Land is the main platform for livelihood sourcing for many communities in Sub Saharan Africa. It is however becoming scarce owing to many factors that include the growing human population, land degradation and climate ... -
Socio-economic and Technical Assessment of Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change Adaptation Among the Transitioning Pastoralist and Agro-pastoralist Households of Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Climate change in Africa, the worst hit continent is real with observable changes due to its high levels of vulnerability. Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) home to nearly 300 million poor people is portrayed as a susceptible ... -
Assessment of Drivers of Postharvest Losses and Factors Influencing Adoption of Loss Reduction Practices Along the Mango Value Chain in Embu, Machakos and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Fruits and vegetable value chains form a crucial part of the food system. However, the chains have been faced with a major challenge of PHLs that has been estimated at about 40%-50%. Developing countries have been characterised ... -
Assessment of Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour and Preferences for Value-added Sweet Potato Products: a Case of Homabay and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is bio-fortified with vitamin A and is therefore highly promoted for its contribution to the fight against vitamin A deficiency (VAD). It is predominantly consumed in rural areas where ... -
Participation in Milk Processing and Its Effect on Profitability of the Dairy Enterprise Among Smallholder Farmers: the Case of Kikima Dairy Cooperative Society in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The role of the dairy sector in Kenya with respect to the creation of employment, food & nutrition security cannot be overlooked. Smallholder farmers rely on it as their source of livelihood. The sector is however faced ... -
Determinants of Profit Efficiency of Camel Milk Traders in Five Counties in Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Camel milk is a major source of both revenue and nutrition for pastoral communities in Northern Kenya. However, despite the existence of significant trade in camel milk in the region, the estimation of traders’ profit ... -
Molecular Characterization of Viruses Infecting Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) and Reaction of Bean Genotypes to Virus Infection
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Virus disease symptoms are frequent in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) fields in Zambia, but information is scanty about the identities, distribution and genetic diversities of causal pathogens. This study was conducted ... -
Typology, Genetic Diversity and Genome Wide Scan for Signatures of Selection of Productivity Traits in Indigenous Goats in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Data on the characterization of animal genetic resources are essential in the development of breeding and conservation schemes to ensure their sustainable use. The present study aimed at assessing the phenotypic traits, ... -
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 ...