Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Effects of climate change on agricultural households’ welfare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Natural and artificial ecosystems (such as agricultural ecosystems), confer benefits in the form of provisioning, regulatory, cultural and habitat goods and services to nations and humanity as a whole. Degradation of ... -
Optimizing moisture and nutrient variability under different cropping patterns in terraced farms for improved crop performance in Narok county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Terraces have been used to regulate, discharge excess runoff and reduce soil loss, however its ability to harvest and store water in the terraced field has not been fully investigated. A field experiment was therefore ... -
Evaluation of tanning strength and quality of leathers produced by selected vegetable tanning materials from Laikipia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Tanning is a processing mechanism which prevents the collagen fibrous protein in animal skins from putrefaction which lead to production of hydrothermal stable product commonly known as leather. Tannins from plants are ... -
Influence of indigenous trees on soil macrofauna and soil organic matter dynamics in tropical Miombo Woolands
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Studying the interactions between the trees and the soil macrofauna would provide an insight into the activities and functions that take place below and above ground under the tree canopies. Objective of this study was ... -
Fodder Production as an Adaptation Strategy in the Drylands: A Case Study of Producer Groups in Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)prolonged droughts which has triggered a number of responses aimed at enhancing resilience of pastoral households against such shocks. Fodder production is increasingly gaining popularity as a source of both livestock feed ... -
Effects of holistic grazing management on soil physico-chemical properties and herbaceous vegetation production in Naibunga Conservancy, Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This study evaluated the effects of holistic grazing management (HGM) on biomass production and soil properties under holistic and non-holistic grazing sites. The study was conducted in two Group Ranches namely, Koija and ... -
Effect of legume integration and application of organic fertilizers on soil nutrient status and kale yield in Kabete, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kale production in Kenya is being hindered by declining soil fertility among other factors. A study was done on ways of improving soil fertility, quality and yield of kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) in Kabete - ... -
Continuous radiotelemetric records of the deep body temperature of some unrestrained African mammals under near‐natural conditions
(University of Nairobi, 1965)The deep body temperatures of a wide range of animals have been recorded in the literature. The majority of these records has depended upon discrete measurements made while the animal was captive and restrained, or ... -
Rumen fermentation and food selection in East African Zebu cattle, wildebeest, Coke's hartebeest and topi
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The role of information dissemination approaches on climate change and food security in Jowhar, Somalia
(2015)The current study sought to investigate the role of information dissemination approaches on climate change and food security in Jowhar District of Somalia republic. The emerging threats worldwide to food productivity and ... -
Knowledge and practice of nutritionists in management of type 2 diabetes mellitus using honey: A case study of selected hospitals in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, due to defects in insulin secretion and/or action activity. The prevalence of DM in Kenya is at 3.3% and is reported to be ... -
Determinants of choice of alternative livelihood diversification strategies in Solio resettlement scheme, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Livelihood diversification by agricultural households in sub-Saharan Africa contributes significantly to household income. Over the last three decades there has been increased interest in literature on the subject. ... -
Contribution of cassava to nutrition of children 2-5 years and their primary care givers in coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Malnutrition remains a major threat to child survival, growth and development in Kenya. To mitigate this threat, cassava, a crop that was initially seen as a poor man’s crop, has received intensive promotion in East ... -
Adding value to cassava to enhance protein and vitamin a levels in cassava product for Pre-school children in Busia county
(2015)Busia County is a flood-prone zone with food deficits and 67% of the population live below the poverty line. Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is the second most important staple food in the county and it is deficient in protein ... -
Performance And Cost Of Production Of New Zealand White, California White Rabbit (Oryctolagus Cuniculus) Breeds And Their Cross Under Two Feeding Regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A study was carried out to assess the performance, cost of production and carcass characteristics of New Zealand White (NZW), California White (CAL) and NZW x CAL crossbreed (ZxC) growing rabbits under two feeding regimes ... -
Evaluation Of Botanical Pesticides And Coloured Sticky Insect Traps For Management Of Insect Pests (Thrips, Whiteflies And Aphids) In French Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)French bean, Phaseolus vulgaris L. is an important crop in Kenya mainly grown by small holder farmers in various parts of the country. However, farmers face many challenges among them pests and diseases. The objective ... -
Effects Of Habitat Overlap On Helminth Transmission Between Sympatric Baboons, Vervet Monkeys And Ungulates In Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In natural ecosystems, helminths and their diverse hosts co-exist as interacting ecological communities, however the factors that determine which helminths (s) infect which host (s) are not well understood. Habitat overlap ... -
Role Of Selected Muscarinic, Nicotinic And Opioidergic Drugs In Pain Regulation In The Tachyoryctes Splendens.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Little is known about nociception in the East African root rat Tachyoryctes splendens. This therefore prompted further exploration of nociception and antinociception in this species with specific attention to pain ... -
The effect of digital divide on accessibility of Agricultural information among sugarcane farmers in Migori county, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Farmers continuously acquire and gather new information to keep with the emerging trends and technologies in their sector in order to realize increased outputs. They store and share this knowledge amongst themselves and ... -
Assessment Of Information And Communication Tools (Icts) Used In The Diffusion Of Agricultural Innovations: A Case Study Of Cassava Production In Msambweni, Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the coastal lowlands of Kenya, cassava is the second most important staple crop after maize. However, its productivity in the region is low due to various reasons which include the use of traditional low yielding ...