Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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An assessment of determinants of farmers’ choice of dairy goat marketing channels in Meru county, Kenya
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Marker development and genetic structure of endangered Grevy’s zebra (equus grevyi) in Kenya
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An analysis of risk attitudes and risk management strategies among dairy farmers in Murang’a county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Genetic charactalisation and nutritional analysis of eastern and south African cleome gynandra (spider plants)accessions
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Comparative productivity and performance of Orma/Zebu and Sahiwal/Zebu cross breed cattle under trypanosomosis, tick borne diseases, and anaplasmosis and helminthosis challange in Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)An observational epidemiological study was carried out to evaluate the use of trypanotolerance in a trypanosomosis endemic area of Kajiado District between January 2004 and July 2005,and comprised of two phases.First,the ... -
PROFILE OF SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL NAIROBI, KENYA
(University of Nairobi, 1991)Salmonella typhimurium infections at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are being isolated more frequently than Salmonella typhi. There has been a persistent rise in the isolation of S.typhimurium from blood, stools and ... -
Prevalence and geographical distribution of Papio hamadryas papillomavirus 1 (PhPV1) in Kenyan baboons.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Papio hamadryas papillomavirus (PhPV) 1, 2, and 3, are Alphapapillomaviruses that have been detected in Kenyan Olive baboons but the distribution is unknown. Therefore, cervical screening for PhPV1 was performed in baboons ... -
Effect Of Seed Quality And Soil Borne Pathogen Inoculum On Disease Pressure In Common Bean
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Build-up of pathogen inoculum in seed and soil due to recycling of seed and continuous cropping by farmers contribute to high bean disease pressure and low yields. This study was carried out to determine the effect of ... -
Effect of cordia African lam shade on physiology, yield and quality of Arabica coffee
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) is native to the shaded forests of Southern Ethiopia where it evolved as an understory crop. It was originally thought to be shade obligatory, but it has been shown to perform well in full sun. ... -
Relationship Between Community Livelihood Options and Climate Change Knowledge and Practices: a Case Study of Maasai Mau Forest, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Rural households engage in a broad range of livelihoods including agriculture and non-agricultural activities. However, these livelihoods are being threatened by the changing climate that present increased potential for ... -
Household’s knowledge, attitude and food handling practices, consumption of traditional fermented milk and risk factors for adult overweight and obesity in Isiolo central sub county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Several communities’ process traditional fermented milk but there is insufficient information on the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) related to food handling among households that produce and those that do not produce ... -
An Economic Analysis of Factors Influencing Participation in Pyrethrum Group Marketing Channels Among Farmers in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study analyzed the factors influencing the decision and level of participation of smallholder pyrethrum farmers (household heads) in group marketing in Nyandarua County. The data which were collected through questionnaires ... -
Role of consumption of spontaneously fermented dairy products and streptococcus infantarius in colorectal carcinoma in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Consumers of traditionally spontaneously fermented dairy products are frequently exposed to high titres of Streptococcus infantarius subsp. infantarius (Sii), that belongs to Streptococcus bovis/Streptococcus equinus complex ... -
Influence of Mammalian Herbivory on Woody Plants Dynamics and Ecosystem Services in a Semi Arid-savanna
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, woody plants encroachment has been witnessed in many parts of the rangelands. In the study area (Laikipia county) shrub encroachment in the last half of the Century has increased by more than 25% has been blamed ... -
Development of beef sausages through bovine blood utilization as fat replacer to reduce slaughterhouse by-product losses
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Slaughterhouse by-product losses after slaying of animals are major problem in Kenya at present. Many slaughterhouse operators and meat traders either lack proper preservation techniques or lack technologies on how to ... -
Evaluation of Maturity Indices of Selected Mango Varieties and Effect on Quality Attributes
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mango is one of the most cultivated fruits in Kenya for export and domestic markets. One of the major challenges facing mango producers in Kenya is lack of knowledge of the right harvest maturity for the different markets ... -
Evaluation of the efficacy of Coolbot™ cold storage technology to preserve quality and extend shelf life of mango fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Poor cold chain management is one of the main causes of postharvest losses (>50%) reported in most vegetable and fruit value chains. Therefore maintenance of low temperature for horticultural commodities is critical in ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of zoonotic campylobacter isolated from livestock and rodents in urban informal settlements in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Campylobacter is a pathogenic zoonotic bacterium that causes mild to fatal illnesses in livestock while in humans, Campylobacter symptoms may range from transient watery diarrhoea to bloody diarrhoea and may lead to ... -
Knowledge of maternal nutrition, attitude and practices among nurses working at kenyatta national hospital, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Introduction: Maternal nutrition is essential from conception and throughout pregnancy as it is a critical factor in child survival, growth and development. Nurses are well placed to provide nutrition education during ...