College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS)

Seroepidemiological survey of Neospora caninum and its risk factors in farm dogs in Nakuru district, Kenya

Okumu, T. A; Munene, J. N; Wabacha, J; Tsuma, V; Leeuwen, J. van (University of Nairobi, 2016)

Aim: The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Neospora caninum (NC) and its risk factors in farm dogs in Kenya. Materials and Methods: As part of a longitudinal study on dairy cattle abortion in ...

An evaluation of economic returns from east coast fever control through infection and treatment method at household level in Nandi and Uasin-Gishu counties of Kenya.

Sitawa, R; Mbogoh, S. G; Gathuma, J. M; Kairu, S. (University of Nairobi, 2016)

Kenya has a vibrant small-scale based dairy industry that plays an important economic and nutrition role in the lives of many people, ranging from farmers to petty milk traders ("hawkers"), processors, and consumers. However, ...

Kenya dairy farmer perception of moulds and mycotoxins and implications for exposure to aflatoxins: a gendered analysis.

Kiama, T. N.; Lindahl, J. F; Sirma, A. J; Senerwa, D. M.; Waithanji, E. M; Ochungo, P. A; Poole, E. J; Kang'ethe, E. K; Grace, D. (University of Nairobi, 2016)

In the tropics, staples such as maize are often contaminated with mycotoxins, harmful by-products of fungal metabolism. In particular, high exposure to aflatoxins may cause fatal illness in people and animals, while ...

Role of universities in development of improved crop varieties, seed production, dissemination and impacts: case studies of dry, canning, snap and runner beans, pigeonpea and onions.

Kimani, P.M (University of Nairobi, 2017)

Mandates of universities in east, central and southern Africa have considerably changed from their traditional teaching and research roles, to greater active involvement in the development agenda of their countries, a ...

Design of trucks for long distance transportation of cattle in Kenya and its effects on cattle deaths.

Wambui, J. M; Lamuka, P. O; Karuri, E. G; Matofari, J. W; Abey, K. A. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

In Kenya, the distance between the livestock production areas and terminal markets is vast, making livestock movement a necessity. The condition of vehicles transporting livestock is, therefore, an important factor for ...

Hematological and biochemical changes in horses with colic in Nairobi county, Kenya.

Gitari, AN; Nguhiu-Mwangi, J; Mogoa, EM; Varma, VJ; Mwangi, WE; Konde, AM; Rashid, FK (University of Nairobi, 2017)

This was a prospective study, which involved following up cases of colic and from which blood samples for haematology and serum for biochemical analysis were collected. The haematological parameters measured were ...

Multidrug resistance of common bacterial pathogens from wounds and otitis externa in small animals during a 10 year period in Kenya.

Njoroge, C. W; Mande, J. D; Mitema, E. S; Kitaa, J. M. A. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing clinical challenge and a global public health concern. Emergence of resistant pathogens pose a threat to the patient due to the limitations and financial costs in managing them. ...

Prevalence and associated economic losses of bovine hydatidosis in selected abattoirs in Kericho, Kenya - an analysis of abattoir data.

Wyckliff, N; Chepkirui, E. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

Hydatidosis is an emerging zoonotic parasitic disease that is caused by a dog tapeworm, Echinococcus species. The parasite has a complex life cycle with intermediate and definitive hosts. A retrospective study was carried ...

Occurrence of antibodies to infectious bursal disease virus in non-vaccinated indigenous chicken, ducks and turkeys in Kenya.

Wahome, M. W; Njagi, L. W; Nyaga, P. N; Mbuthia, P. G; Bebora, L. C; Bwana, M. O. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is ranked as the second most important disease of indigenous chicken, responsible for marked economic losses in Kenya after Newcastle disease. However, infected turkeys and ducks do not ...

Associations of kennel management practices with morbidity and mortality of adult dogs in Kenya

Mbindyo, S. N; Gitau, G. K; Mulei, C. M; Mbugua, S. W. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

Kennels provide dogs for security and for companionship; however, management errors can lead to increased susceptibility to infections hence an increase in morbidity and mortality within the populations. A cross-sectional study ...

Factors that negatively influence consumption of traditionally fermented milk (mursik) among preschool children (1-5 years old) in Kapseret location-Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.

Kirui, E; Nguka, G; Wango, J; Abong, G. O; Muchemi, G. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

Traditionally fermented milks are widely consumed in various countries of sub-Saharan Africa and a number of health benefits to human beings are attributed to them. However, available studies show that children less than ...

Knowledge and practices of food hygiene and safety among camel milk handlers in the pastoral camel value chain in Kenya.

Odongo, N. O; Matofari, J. W; Abong, G. O; Lamuka, P. O; Abey, K. A. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

Camel milk contributes up to 30% of pastoral community annual caloric intake making it one of the main diets for the pastoral community. In addition, camel milk is a major source of income and serves significant cultural ...

Comparative analysis of Video Mediated Learning and Farmer Field School approach on adoption of Striga control technologies in Western Kenya.

Ongachi, W; Onwonga, R; Nyanganga, H; Okry, F (University of Nairobi, 2017)

Video Mediated Learning is currently promoted as a communication approach to disseminate agricultural information. Since it is an emerging tool, an evaluation to reveal effectiveness is crucial. Farmer Field School(FFS) ...

Incidence, types and outcomes of distal limb fractures of racehorses in Kenya: a retrospective study of radiographs (2005-2014).

Samiullah, MH; Varma, VS; Nguhiu-Mwangi, J; Mogoa, EGM (University of Nairobi, 2017)

This retrospective study aimed to determine the incidence of fractures affecting the distal limbs of racehorses and their outcomes. A total of 387 radiographs each showing at least one significant bone lesion were examined. ...