Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Title
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Studies on the antigens of Fasciola gigantica adults.
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 1974)Saline extract of Fasciola gigantica adults was fractionated by gel filtration in 3 protein peaks. Immunodiffusion in agar gel indicated that proteins in the 2nd and 3rd protein peaks contained antigens reactive in ... -
Studies on the effects of stinging nettle extract, phosphoric acid and conventional fungicide combinations on the management of potato late blight and tuber yield in the Highlands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Efficacy of stinging nettle extract, phosphoric aci d and fungicides combinations was assessed for late bligh t control for two cropping seasons at Tigoni and Marimba loca tions in Kenya. Disease severity, ... -
Studies on the hydrocyanic acid contents of some local varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and some traditional cassava food products.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)For a different set of four varieties in each case tabulated data are presented on (1) distribution of HCN in different plant parts, (2) transverse distribution of cyanide in the plant, especially the tuber, (3) cyanide ... -
Studies On The Interaction Between Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) And Meloidogyne Spp. In Potato
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2001)A survey was undertaken to determine population density of Meloidogyne juveniles (J2) in 90 fields randomly selected from three potato-producing districts in Kenya namely Nyeri, Meru and Nyandarua. Mean nematode densities ... -
Studies on the Pathogenesis of Bovine Petechial Fever
(University of Nairobi, 1977)No abstract available -
Studies on the pathogenesis of bovine petechial fever ('Ondiri disease')
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1977)An experimental infection of 20 calves resulted in 14 cases of the disease, 6 fatal. Monitoring of pathological changes in the development of the disease and electron microscopy show the first symptoms appearing after 5-9 ... -
Studies on the physiological effects of viruses on sweet potato yield in Kenya
(Association of Applied BiologistsDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2004-08)Experiments to determine the effect of the three viruses most common on Kenyan sweet potato varieties were carried out at the University of Nairobi Kabete farm. The sweet potato varieties were Bungoma, Kemb 10 and Ex-Shimba ... -
Studies on the physiology of digestion and metabolism of the red deer (Cervus elaphus
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Studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian sheep by means of an enzyme immunoassay technique; a review
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Production, 1992)Measurement of the concentration of hormones associated with reproductive function in female animals can aid in the evaluation of their reproductive status. In particular, from the point of view of production, determination ... -
Studies on viral interference induced by rinderpest virus: inactivation of tissue culture rinderpest vaccine virus by heat treatment at 56°c and by ultraviolet irradiation
(University of Nairobi, 1980-04)The inactivation of Kabete “O” strain of tissue culture rinderpest vaccine (TCRV) virus by heat at 56°C and by UV irradiation was studied after diluting the virus suspension with equal volumes of maintenance medium (MM), ... -
Studies on Viral Interference Induced by Rinderpest Virus: Interference and Interferon Induction by Tissue Culture Rinderpest Vaccine (TCRV) Virus in vitro
(University of Nairobi, 1980)Tissue culture rinderpest vaccine (TCRV) virus interfered with the replication of the viruses of bovine virus diarrhoea (BVD), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), bovine parainfluenza type 3 (Pl-3) and foot-and-mouth ... -
Study design and analytic methods for data collected from clusters of animals
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1994)A variety of study design and statistical methods to account for the clustering of animal health and production outcomes is outlined. We argue that the relative utility of study design vs. statistical methods in accounting ... -
Study of 1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5 phosphate synthase and reductoisomerase enzymes of Babesia Parasites as molecular drug targets
(University of Nairobi, 2012)No abstract available -
Study of ascaris lumbricoides in children between age 1 - 12 years at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2002)No abstract available -
A study of blocked teats in small scale dairy farms
(University of Nairobi,, 1992)Fifty five cases of blocked teats from 34 lactating dairy cows are reported. Breed and mammary quarter had no effect but significantly more teats were blocked at the canal than either the base or the tip. The majority of ... -
study of bovine neoplasms in Kenya
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Study of brucellosis in a pastoral community and evaluation of the usefulness of clinical signs and symptoms in differentiating it from other flu-like diseases
(Faculty of Agriculture, 2000)A study of differentials causing flu-like symptoms (malaria, typhoid, streptococcal infections and rheumatoid arthritis) in 488 patients from a pastoralist area is presented. The potential usefulness of clinical signs, ... -
A study of cystic echinococcosis in slaughter animals in three selected areas of northern Turkana, Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of NairobiAfrican Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF),Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2002)In an attempt to establish the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis, a study was conducted in slaughter animals in three divisions of northern Turkana, Kenya. A total of 5752 goats, 588 sheep, 381 cattle and 70 camels were ... -
A study of cystic echinococcosis in slaughter animals in three selected areas of northern Turkana, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2002)In an attempt to establish the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis, a study was conducted in slaughter animals in three divisions of northern Turkana, Kenya. A total of 5752 goats, 588 sheep, 381 cattle and 70 camels were ...