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Diagnostic accuracy of two DNA-based molecular assays for detection of porcine circovirus 3 in swine population using Bayesian latent class analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Molecular-based tools sometimes are the only laboratory techniques available to detect a recently discovered agent, and their validation without the existence of previously described 'gold standard' methods poses a challenge ... -
Assessment of farmers' compliance in implementing recommended cow comfort changes and their effects on lying time, stall and cow cleanliness within smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Our study aimed to evaluate farmers' compliance in implementing recommendations of farm-specific cow comfort changes, and the effects of these changes on lying time, stall cleanliness and cow cleanliness using a randomized ... -
Intercropping Optimizes Soil Temperature and Increases Crop Water Productivity and Radiation Use Efficiency of Rainfed Potato
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Integrating crop species with different photosynthetic pathways has great potential to increase efficiency in the use of scarce resources. In order to tap the resource complementarity emanating from this mix, this study ... -
Mitigative Effects Of Moringa Oleifera Against Liver Injury Induced By Artesunate-amodiaquine Antimalarial Combination In Wistar Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Artesunate-amodiaquine (AS-AQ) is an antimalarial drug. It is associated with improved cure rates, accelerated response to therapy and delayed development of resistance. However, liver damage, neurotoxicity ... -
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 ... -
Sugarcane Response To Liming, Manuring And Inorganic Fertilizers On Acid Acrisols In Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Effects of agricultural lime, organic manure and selected inorganic fertilizers on sugarcane growth, yield and quality were determined in four trials conducted from 2009-2011 on acid acrisols in western Kenya. Predominantly ... -
. Influence Of Cropping And Irrigation Systems On Population Fluctuatio Of African White Rice Stem Borer (Maliarpha Separatella Rag And Damage To Rice.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Information on the population fluctuation of African white rice stem borer (Maliarpha separatella Ragonot), which is a major rice pest in Kenya, is not known. Availability of such information can assist in the development ... -
Consumers’ beliefs on indigenous and traditional foods and acceptance of products made with cow pea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was conducted to obtain background information on consumers’ beliefs on Indigenous and Traditional Foods (ITF) and to assess consumers’ acceptance of, preference for and intended consumption of products made ... -
Indigenous Knowledge Used in Breeding and Management of Capra hircus Populations in Kajiado and Makueni Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The aim of this project was to study indigenous breeding practices used in management of Capra hircus (Galla and Small East African goats) populations in Kajiado County in Rift valley province and Makueni County in Eastern ... -
Histopathological Evaluation of Spleen, Liver and Kidneys from Pigs Fed on Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Diets
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Moringa oleifera leaves and seeds have for a long time been used as food and medicine. Despite increased usage, little information is available on its application as a nutraceutical agent as well as toxicity. The objective ... -
Growth performance, feed conversion efficiency and blood characteristics of growing pigs fed on different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(University of Nairobi, 2017)To determine the effects of inclusion, at different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) in growing pig diets on pig’s daily feed intakes (DFI), growth performance, feed conversion efficiency (FCE), haematology ... -
Seroepidemiological Survey of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Ruminants in Garissa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease caused by phlebovirus in the family Bunyaviridae. In Kenya, major outbreaks occurred in 1997–1998 and 2006–2007 leading to human deaths, huge economic ... -
Evaluation of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Nutrient Use Efficiency under Legume Intercropping Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A field study was carried out to assess the effect of potato - legume intercropping on a number of nutrient use efficiency indices, i.e. nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), nitrogen uptake efficiency (NUpE) and nitrogen harvest ... -
To Assess the Age of Giving Complementary Feeding to Infants before Six Months and Reasons Given and the Nutritional Status of Lactating Mothers of Mwanamukia Area- Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Exclusive breastfeeding with appropriate complementary feeding can save infants from many problems later in life. The study found that majority of respondents were married (63.9%), single (25.5%). 43.1% had primary ... -
Effect of rangeland rehabilitation on the herbaceous species composition and diversity in Suswa catchment, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Land degradation is a serious environmental problem of our time. In Kenya, it is estimated that 30% of the total land mass is severely degraded. Suswa catchment within Narok County is a good example with ... -
Effects of Land Use and Land Cover changes on Soil Organic Carbon and Total Nitrogen Stocks in the Olesharo Catchment, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Land Use and Land Cover Change (LULCC) is the most prominent cause of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) variability in any landscape. Kenyan Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) have been facing extensive land use/ cover changes in ... -
Pasture enclosures increase soil carbon dioxide flux rate in Semiarid Rangeland, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Pasture enclosures play an important role in rehabilitating the degraded soils and vegetation, and may also influence the emission of key greenhouse gasses (GHGs) from the soil. However, no study in East Africa ... -
Enhancing soil organic carbon, particulate organic carbon and microbial biomass in semi-arid rangeland using pasture enclosures
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Rehabilitation of degraded rangelands through the establishment of enclosures (fencing grazing lands) is believed to improve soil quality and livelihoods, and enhance the sustainability of rangelands. Grazing ... -
Plant Extracts And Antagonistic Fungi As Alternatives To Synthetic Pesticides In Management Of Fungal Diseases Of Tomato
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Incorporation of biological pesticides in integrated pest management has lately been considered effective in production of safe food for human consumption, aesthetically valuable for the prime markets and increase in crop ... -
Biopesticide-based IPM systems to reduce synthetic pesticide residues in vegetables for niche market access by small holder growers
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the last few decades, farmers have relied on synthetic pesticides to managed crop pests and diseases. This is because synthetic pesticides are easily available, have quick knock down effect, have varied modes of action ...
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