Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Effects of water physico-chemical properties, pollution and parasitism on farmed fish in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of the study was to evaluate fish farmer management practices and determine effects of physico-chemical properties of fish pond water, heavy metals and parasites on farmed tilapia and catfish in Nyeri ... -
Modelling of drying kinetics and quality characteristics of solar dried beef
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Beef is highly perishable and its commercialization in the arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya is a challenge. Sun drying has always been used to preserve meat in these areas. However, there is a need to focus attention on ... -
Dog population demographics and ecology in Asembo, Siaya county: implications for rabies control
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Every year an estimated 59,000 people die from rabies globally. Domestic dogs transmit over 99% of human rabies cases, and mass dog vaccination is a key strategy for achieving elimination of dog-mediated human rabies global ... -
Evaluation of rice genotypes for agronomic and yield related traits
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The demand for rice in Kenya is high while production has remained far below consumption demand for quite a number of years. Growing of poorly adapted varieties with undesirable traits is one of the major factors limiting ... -
Aspergillus flavus ear rot and aflatoxin in Uganda and genetics of resistance in tropical maize germplasm.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The risk of exposure to aflatoxin in tropical agricultural systems is high due to factors that favour fungal growth and toxin production. Maize is among the staple crops with high aflatoxin contamination in Uganda. An ... -
Quality of cowpea seed used by farmers in Makueni and Taita Taveta Counties and its effect on crop performance
(University of Nairobi, 2018)It is estimated that 80% of the farmers in Africa use seeds from the informal seed system that are of unknown quality. Contamination of such seeds with impurities and disease causing pathogens is common leading to reduced ... -
Quality of farm saved maize (zea mays l.) seeds in Busia County and its effect on intensity of foliage diseases
(2018)Farmer saved seed consists of inappropriate varieties, infected seeds of poor germination potential resulting in low seedling vigor, crop stand and high incidence of diseases leading to poor yield. The study was conducted ... -
Welfare and production of layers in smallholder poultry farmers in Kabete sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Poultry production is receiving a lot of attention because of increased demand for food, reduced land size and need for employment creation. To increase production of poultry products there is a need to intensify production ... -
Infectious Bursal disease in indigenous village chickens, ducks and turkeys in Embu county, Kenya: status; knowledge, attitudes and practices of value chain actors
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Indigenous village chickens are mainly raised in rural settings under free range systems alone or as mixed flocks with ducks and turkeys. They are routinely exposed to overwhelming number of microorganisms, some of which ... -
Influence of nutrition knowledge on dietary patterns and nutritional status of women of reproductive age in Dedza district, Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Nutrition knowledge plays a key role in choosing diets and contributes to the improvement of dietary habits which in turn, result in improved nutrition status of women of reproductive age (WRA). However, an association ... -
Epidemiological study of peste des petits ruminants in goats and sheep in South Kivu, Democratic Republic Of Congo
(2018)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute, contagious transboundary disease of sheep, goats and some wild (Gazelles, Springbuck, Impala) animals caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The disease was first ... -
Process analysis and nutritional quality of porridge composite flours developed from legume-based ingredients grown in Nandi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)High malnutrition in Nandi County has created the need for utilization of ''nutrient strength''of locally available ingredients in development of a number of multi cereal-legume based composite flour by farmers groups. ... -
Factors influencing income of individual farmers in fish pond farming practices in Kakamega East Subcounty, Kakamega County, Kenya
(2018)Fish farming could be a source of good health, employment, income, and wealth. This study investigated factors influencing income of individual farmers in fish pond farming practices in Kakamega East sub county, Kakamega ... -
Influence of community empowerment fund on the performance of women enterprises in Kenya : a case of Bungoma South Sub County
(2018)This study attempts to investigate the influence of Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) on the performance of women enterprises in Bungoma south Sub-County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: To establish ... -
Water use practices, water quality and performance of a continuous solar water disinfection system in Isiolo County, Kenya
(2018-08)Potable water scarcity is a major challenge faced by most developing nations of the world. Moreover, Arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya endure unbearable living conditions due to water pollution and limited number of water ... -
Effects of tillage practices on water use efficiency and performance of common beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.) in Machakos County, Kenya
(2018-05)In Kenya, one of the major and cheap source of protein is bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The crop is consumed in almost every household in rural and urban areas on a daily basis due to its cheapest nutritional source. ... -
Effect of rangeland rehabilitation on soil physico-chemical properties and diversity of herbaceous layer in Suswa catchment, Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Land degradation is a global challenge and its effects on plant and soil biodiversity are profound and negative. Land degradation negatively affects soil fertility and plant diversity and hence people’s wellbeing. This ... -
Physico-chemical characteristics, sensory profile and shelf stability of bread incorporating shelf-storable orange fleshed sweetpotato puree
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) puree has been promoted as a functional ingredient in bread with the overall aim of alleviating vitamin A deficiency (VAD). OFSP puree bread has been commercialized in many sub-Saharan ... -
Spatial epidemiology and predictive modelling of Rift valley fever in Garissa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an emerging arboviral zoonotic disease of domesticated livestock that causes disease in humans and has significant socio-economic impacts. In domestic ruminants, RVF causes abortions in females ...