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Evaluation of a suitable seed processing method for increased production of edible nightshade (Solanum scabrum) leafy vegetable
(Cogent OA, 2019-08)The consumption of indigenous leafy vegetables has increased tremendously over the last decade and in Africa, for example, research shows that they account for 30% of all vegetables sold in market outlets. However, there ... -
Efficacy of Ivermectin, Liquid Paraffin, and Carbaryl against Mange of Farmed Rabbits in Central Kenya
(Hindawi, 2019-11-27)Mange is a common disease of rabbits globally, and knowledge of efficacy of drugs used in its treatment is critical for effective disease control. The current study evaluated the efficacy of three commonly used therapeutic ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Ehrlichia infections in smallholder dairy cattle in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Veterinary World, 2019-10-24)Background and Aim: Ehrlichiosis caused by Ehrlichia ruminantium is a tick-borne disease of great economic importance in cattle production worldwide. Despite its economic impact, limited knowledge is available on its ... -
Land evaluation for crop production in Upper Kabete Campus field, University of Nairobi, Kenya
(Springer Nature, 2019-09-25)Background The study area exhibits a first class catena; variation in soils is a result of differences in drainage and lateral movement of materials. The site was delineated into Soil Mapping Units (SMUs) through augering, ... -
Survey data on factors that influence the adoption of soil carbon enhancing practices in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The data described in this paper were collected in Western Kenya, specifically in Kakamega and Vihiga Counties. The data were collected from 334 households with the aim of assessing factors that facilitate or constrain the ... -
Land use controls Kenyan riverine nitrate discharge into Lake Victoria - evidence from Nyando, Nzoia and Sondu Miriu river catchments.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Nitrate (NO3-) sources and discharge were investigated using isotope and hydrochemical analyses in three river catchments draining Lake Victoria basin, Kenya. Hierarchical cluster analysis grouped Nyando, Nzoia and Sondu ... -
Utilizing milk from pooling facilities as a novel approach for foot-and-mouth disease surveillance.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigated the potential of pooled milk as an alternative sample type for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) surveillance. Real-time RT-PCR (rRT-PCR) results of pooled milk samples collected weekly from five pooling ... -
Influence of Temperature on the Interaction for Resource Utilization Between Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and a Community of Lepidopteran Maize Stemborers Larvae
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Intra- and interspecific interactions within communities of species that utilize the same resources are characterized by competition or facilitation. The noctuid stemborers, Busseola fusca and Sesamia calamistis, and the ... -
The Phytochemical Composition of Melia volkensii and Its Potential for Insect Pest Management.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Due to potential health and environmental risks of synthetic pesticides, coupled with their non-selectivity and pest resistance, there has been increasing demand for safer and biodegradable alternatives for insect pest ... -
A review of the contribution of cowpea leaves to food and nutrition security in East Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cowpea leaf is among the African indigenous vegetables that have been recommended for possible alleviation of food and nutrition insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The vegetable is rich in micronutrients including ... -
African fermented dairy products – Overview of predominant technologically important microorganisms focusing on African Streptococcus infantarius variants and potential future applications for enhanced food safety and security
(Elsevier, 2017)Milk is a major source of nutrients, but can also be a vehicle for zoonotic foodborne diseases, especially when raw milk is consumed. In Africa, poor processing and storage conditions contribute to contamination, outgrowth ... -
Ecological risk assessment of heavy metals and water bird distribution in rift valley lakes, Kenya
(Journal of Ecology and The Natural Environment, 2017)The study was carried out in six Kenyan rift valley lakes, Nakuru, Magadi, Oloiden, Crater (Sonachi), Bogoria and Elementaita with the aim to determine the levels of heavy metals and other metal elements (Co, Mn, Zn, Cu, ... -
Seroprevalence of canine neosporosis and bovine viral diarrhoea in dairy cattle in selected regions of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Neospora caninum is the causative agent for canine neosporosis (CN), a disease of potential zoonotic importance causing reproductive losses in cattle while causing neuromuscular disease in dogs. Bovine viral diarrhoea on ... -
Characterization of Kenyan Honeys Based on Their Physicochemical Properties, Botanical and Geographical Origin.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Properties and composition of honey are essential in providing information regarding their quality as well as in their differentiation based on production region characteristics, e.g., floral sources. This paper presents ... -
The effect of land use change on soil fertility parameters in densely populated areas of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The current study seeks to assess sustainability of agricultural land use by identifying the effect of land use change on soil quality using cross-sectional data collected through a household survey among 525 farm households ... -
Stochastic impact evaluation of an irrigation development intervention in Northern Ethiopia.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Irrigation plays a significant role in achieving food and nutrition security in dry regions. However, detailed ex-ante appraisals of irrigation development investments are required to efficiently allocate resources and ... -
Factors influencing economic efficiency of milk production among small-scale dairy farms in Mukurweini, Nyeri County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This paper highlights the factors likely to influence the economic efficiency of small-scale dairy farms in Mukurweini, Nyeri County, Kenya. A total of 91 small-scale dairy farms previously involved in a nutritional training ... -
Data for the evaluation of irrigation development interventions in Northern Ethiopia.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This data article provides the datasets that are used in the holistic ex-ante impact evaluation of an irrigation dam construction project in Northern Ethiopia [1]. We used an expert knowledge elicitation approach as a means ... -
The role of unregulated chicken marketing practices on the frequency of Newcastle disease outbreaks in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In developing countries, chicken trade is characterized by complex chains comprising of many actors with limited biosecurity. This increases the spread of chicken diseases like Newcastle disease (ND). In Kenya, there is ... -
The legislative and regulatory framework governing herbal medicine use and practice in Kenya: a review
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2017-11-15)Complementary and alternative medicine is an integral component of primary healthcare in Kenya. This is because the infrastructural health setup in the country is inadequate in catering for all the medical needs of the ...
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