Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Molecular Characterization Of Peste Des Petits Ruminants In Camels, Sheep And Goats In Northern Kenya
(UON, 2018)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a novel virus within the genus Morbillivirus and in the family Paramyxoviridae that has been reported in Sub-saharan Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Middle Eastern countries and India. ... -
Occurrence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome - Corona Virus in Ranched Camels in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is a zoonotic disease caused by Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The infection gained prominence following the death of an infected patient with lower respiratory tract involvement in mid-2012; and ... -
Market Performance and Risk of Spread of Foot and Mouth Disease Through Cattle Marketing Activities in Western Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)There was a surge in the number of foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in western Kenya between the years 2014 and 2016. Cattle markets are believed to play a major role in the maintenance and spread of FMD virus within ... -
Multiple Disease Resistance and Agronomic Performance of Inter-racial Beans Developed Through Marker-assisted Gamete Selection
(university of nairobi, 2019)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important legume crop and the main source of dietary protein for urban and rural populations in Eastern and Central Africa. However, its productivity in this region is among ... -
Evaluation of Grass Ecotypes for Potential Use in Reseeding of Pastoral Fields in the Arid and Semi-arid Lands of Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Cenchrus ciliaris L. (African foxtail grass) and Eragrostis superba Peyr. (Maasai lovegrass) grass species that are native to the rangelands have been promoted for rehabilitation of degraded areas and improve forage ... -
Evaluation of Varietal Purity of Certified Basmati 370 and Bw 196 From Two Rice Seed Sources in Mwea and the Response of Rice to Varying N, P and K Fertilizer Regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in Kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
Development of a Food Supplement for Diabetes Type II Management With Enhanced Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties From Selected Local Foods
(university of nairobi, 2019)Diabetes is one of the chronic diseases that is growing in the world with a high prevalence and shocking rate particularly in countries with low and middle income. The disease is directly associated with nutrition and the ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of the Partial Replacement of Caridina Nilotica (P. Roux, 1833) With Spirulina, Arthrospira Platensis, (Gomont, 1892) on Water Quality Parameters and Growth Performance of Cultured Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758).
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Tilapia is considered the best species for aquaculture production in Kenya and the world because it grows faster, has high tolerance to different environmental conditions and is easy to breed. However, tilapia culture faces ... -
Molecular Detection and Characterization of Coronavirus Infection in Olive Baboons (Papio Anubis), Bats and Rodents in Laikipia County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Background: In the last few years, members of the subfamily coronavirinae of the family coronaviridae have been involved in human and animal epidemics causing high morbidity and mortality rates. The Severe Acute Respiratory ... -
Effects of Butorphanol, Meloxicam and Their Combination on Postoperative Pain, Stress Response and Wound Healing in Dogs Following Ovariohysterectomy
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Pain, defined as an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage, is associated with trauma, surgery and disease processes. If pain is ... -
Prevalence, Etiology, Public Health Importance and Economic Impact of Mycobacteriosis in Slaughter Cattle in Laikipia County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mycobacteriosis is a chronic or acute systemic granulomatous disease that affects mammals, fish and birds. There are over 150 species recognized in Mycobacterium genus. The genus is divided into three groups according to ... -
Effect of agricultural practices on water quality in Ndakaini Dam, gatanga, Muranga, County, Kenya
(2017-10)Change in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) is inevitable and accuracy and time are important to detect the change in different seasons to monitor trends and status of water quality. Understanding LULC and Water Quality ... -
Consumer Willingness to Pay for Chicken Meat Derived From Chicken Fed on Insect-based Feed in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Poultry production in Kenya is faced by a major hindrance of feed deficiency, especially protein source. This has resulted in less supply of poultry products which does not match the current growing consumer demand for ... -
A Socio-economic Analysis of the Role of Indigenous Knowledge and External Interventions in Pastoralists’ Livelihood Resilience in West Pokot County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Pastoralists face many shocks, which increase their vulnerability to food insecurity and poverty. In West Pokot county of Kenya, such shocks include prolonged seasons of drought that leads to acute shortage of forage ... -
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Communication Channels Used to Create Awareness About Plant Clinics: Case of Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Plant clinics were modeled to bridge the gaps in access to extension services besides providing real-time plant health diagnostic services to farmers in timely and appropriate ways. However, studies show that awareness ... -
Assessing the Economic Efficiency of Milk Production Among Small-scale Dairy Farmers in Mukurweini Sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenya boasts of having the best dairy sector in the region. The sector is the best performing in the agricultural sector, contributing 17% to the agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) annually. It is dominated by ... -
Evaluation of Indigenous Grass Species Suitability for Rehabilitation of Degraded Semi-arid Rangeland in Suswa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Increasing soil erosion in Africa’s arid and semi-arid rangelands calls for requisite measures to reverse the trend. Although physical soil and water conservation (SWC) structures are effective in controlling soil erosion, ... -
Producer Perceptions, Economic Value and Incentives for Promotion of Potential Geographical Indications in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Product differentiation can be a means to contribute to economic growth and development through increasing rural incomes and thereby enabling agricultural producers to contribute towards sustainable environmental management. ... -
Inheritance and Selection for Yield Components and Multiple Disease Resistance in Snap Bean
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivation has gained popularity in East and Central Africa and more particularly in Kenya due to its potential as an alternative source of food and income generation. However, snap bean ...