Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Industrial Location: a Comparative Study of Nairobi - Thika Corridor and Athi River-nairobi Corridor.
(University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Drainage for salinity control in Kimorigo/Kamleza irrigation schemes
(University of Nairobi, 1990-09) -
Introduction to Land Economics
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Nutritional and safety quality of street foods in Korogocho and Industrial Area of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001) -
Studies in the epidemiology and control of echinococcus granulosus in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Hydatid disease (hydatidosis, echinococcosis) caused by the larval stage of the taeniid, Echinococcus granulosus (Batsch, 1786), is a cyclozoonosis of major medical and veterinary importance in most countries of the world. ... -
Differences and Relationships Within Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Five Selected Soils in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1989)Knowledge on physical and chemical factors in any soil is important to any one who uses the soil. This may be in agriculture or any other purposes as engineering eg. road construction, dam construction and large civil ... -
Interspecific variation in trace element micronutrient and macroelement density by use of energy dispersive x-ray flouroscence (edxrf) in selected indigenous food plants
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Many indigenous cultivars have disappeared within the lifespan of the present generation. In many areas, diets are based on fewer plant species. This coupled with increased population, low incomes and a misguided preference ... -
The potential of improving napier grass under smallholder dairy farmers' conditions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Bean production constraints, bean seed quality and effect of intercropping on floury leaf spot disease and yields in Taita Taveta District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)T he study was undertaken to document bean production constraints in Taita-Taveta district, to evaluate the incidence and severity of lloury leaf spot (Mycovellosiella pluiseoli (Drummond) Deighton) on different bean lines ... -
Scheduling for supplemental irrigation in Mwala, Machakos district
(University of Nairobi, 2003)This study focuses on supplemental irrigation in Mwala area of Machakos District. 1 he area is classified as Arid and Semi-Arid land (ASAL) where rainfall is unreliable in both time and space. This has often led to crop ... -
The Effect of Land Treatment and Seeding Methods on Establishment of Three Range Grasses in the Semi-arid Rangelands of Makueni District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The problem of vegetation degradation in Kenya's semi-arid areas must be addressed, if these areas are to support the increasing human and livestock population. However, efforts to rcvcgctatc denuded rangelands will be ... -
Studies on the Nutritive Evaluation of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) as a Protein Supplement in Broiler Starter Feeds
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Studies were conducted to evaluate the nutritional quality and acceptability of pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) as a protein supplement in chick feeds. Raw pigeon peas were included in starter diets at levels of 0, 10, 15 and ... -
Semen analysis and induction of acrosome reaction in spermatozoa of Tana mangabey (cercocebusgaleritus) and de brazza’s (cercopilhecus monkeys
(University of Nairobi, 1998)Semen from Tana Mangabeys (Cercocebus galeritus n=4) and De Brazza's monkeys (Cercopithecus neglects, n=3) was evaluated for routine parameters to establish fertility potential following electro-ejaculation. The correlations ... -
A study on drought resistance in pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan L.Millsp.)
(University of Nairobi, 1980) -
Extension and its effect on dairy cattle nutrition and productivity in smallholder dairy enterprises in Kiambu
(University of Nairobi, 2001)A cross-sectional survey covering 63 households (HH) in three administrative locations of Limuru Division in Kiambu District was carried out by means of a structured questionnaire. The three locations with high contact ... -
An economic analysis of effects of risk management strategies on dairying in smallholder farms
(University of Nairobi, 1997-10)This study investigated the risks facing the smallholder dairy farmers and examined how income sources and risk management strategies used by the farmers affect the dairy enterprise. The study was carried out in Limuru ... -
Control of water pollution from agriculture
(University of Nairobi, 2005) -
Factors influencing the adoption of conservation tillage practices and their implication on profitability in maize- cowpea cropping systems - a case of Makueni district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)In the semi arid areas of eastern Kenya, the farmers are faced with food insecurity and low farm incomes due to rainfall unreliability. The low soil moisture resulting from low rainfall cannot support productive agriculture ... -
Household food adequacy and the nutritional status of preschool children in a child survival project area, Namelok, Kajiado district
(University of Nairobi, 1998)household food adequacy and the nutritional status of pre-school children in a CHILD SURVIVAL AREA, NAMELOK, KAJIADO DISTRICT A cross-sectional survey on food adequacy and nutritional status of pre-school children was ...